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Women Could Get Free Birth Control With Health Reform Law

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Im sixteen years old and i personally would get Birth Control if it was offered to me free! The reason i dont get it now is because of the cost...it is the Governments job to do this, to insure that young when (14-17) are not popping out babies and then getting on welfare because they have no other choice. Just do it...save time, save money andsave lifes. IM ALL FOR IT!!!

savannah of OH 10:40AM November 05, 2010

The IUD and many forms of hormonal contraception (including morning after pill) also act in varying degrees as abortifacients when they allow human beings to come to life (during the process of fertilization) but prevent the implantation of that little boy or girl in the uterus. What do you do with this fact? The only forms of family planning that don't ever do this are natural family planning, condoms and sterilization.

M Brady of CO 6:38PM November 03, 2010

The government's responsibility? That doesn't seem to be Congress's concern when it passes legislation the majority of people don't want and the congressmen haven't even had time to read.
It seems to me if there are now generic OTC drugs that were previously available by brand prescription only (think Claritin, etc.) there should be generic OTC birth control pills that don't cost $40/month.

Jill of CA 6:25PM November 03, 2010

What the heck do you mean Bob.Bob??? "The Pill" is not controversial to Republicans. Me thinks you might have confused the GOP with The Vatican.
So, name names if you are going to make ridiculous claims of who's for and who's against birth control.
I'm in favor of wide-spread birth control. How else will we be able to stop this welfare state mentality? Stop having kids if you can't afford them! Stop having kids if you are going to abuse them!
But I say: No birth control pills to kids in school without parents' permission. If permission must be given by parents for medical care - the same must go for birth control!

A Different Bob of WA 9:31AM November 03, 2010

I would hope so. Americans overwhelming approve. Every modern industrialized country in the world provides it. Who, but the religious whackos and divisive Republicans who want to inflame the 'culture wars' would object?

thebob.bob of NE 7:14PM November 02, 2010

Can someone find a link to this petition? I'm writing a speech for a communication class and it would really help!!!!!

Abbee of OH 3:25PM November 02, 2010

Birth control pills have been prescribed for the longest time to women who are at risk for cervical cancer as it tends to lower that risk. That alone should be enough of an indicator that this is a step in a positive direction, not only for women but for the healthcare industry that cares for them when they do become ill. Putting the health of women behind a religious group's agenda is highly irresponsible and its been happening in the US for far too long.

MB Folger of TN 12:03PM November 02, 2010

This is not a question about the merits of birth control but a question whether this should the governments responsibility?
Also, insurance coverage for birth control would be like car insurance paying for oil changes. It would only make regular maintenance more expensive.

Franco of NM 1:58AM November 02, 2010

this would seem like the sensible thing for the goverment to do for a number of reasons.the catholic church with all of it,s sexual scandals should butt out of the discusion,they have been stuck in the dark ages when it comes to birth control for women.

bruce b of NV 12:20AM November 02, 2010

Im excited to hear about this I'm a full time college student working to pay bills. and paying 40 dollars a month to pay for birth control. this definitely would take away from some of the stress.

Brittany Watson of MI 10:44PM November 01, 2010