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	Name:	Talullahhound -
	Subject:	Yawn..........
	Date:	2/17/2012 6:42:24 PM

I saw some snippets of past interviews with Santorum where he said he was opposed to birth control. Then I think I heard (this was around the time of my first cup of coffee) that he said that he would not impose his personal beliefs if he were elected.
And supposedly, the guy that is a Santorum supporter that made the remark about the asprin thought he was making a joke. It fell pretty flat, but after seeing the clip, I'm convinced that he really did think he was being funny. I don't blame Santorum for what this guy said, either.

Obviously, I don't agree with the objections of the Catholic Church to refuse to pay for benefits that include birth control. I also believe in a woman's right to choose. I understand that not everyone feels that way and to them I would say that it is their choice not to use birth control and not have an abortion, if that is what they believe. I believe that even poor women have a right to mammograms and other basic health services. I strongly disagreed with Komen's decision (now reversed)to withdraw contributions to Planned Parenthood. Apparently the VP that was pushing that particular agenda has since resigned. As it is, I will never give another dime to Komen (and in the past I have donated quite a bit to them). There are other organizations that support breast cancer research and don't want to attach a political agenda to their contributions to women's health. And yes, I support stem cell research too.

I think each person has to live their lives in accordance to their beliefs. If it is a couple's desire not to use birth control and they are able to support the children that they have to a standard that they are satisfied with, then so be it. But, if others do decide to use birth control, then that is between them, their Dr. and God.

Now before anyone decides to write a diatribe about why I'm wrong, please don't bother. You will not change my mind, any more than I will change yours. (And yes, I do believe in Capital Punishment too).