Comments on: An Open Letter on the “Compromise” http://blog.archny.org/steppingout/?p=2229 Just another WordPress weblog Mon, 20 May 2013 15:45:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Ed Mechmann http://blog.archny.org/steppingout/?p=2229&cpage=1#comment-19061 Ed Mechmann Sun, 12 Feb 2012 14:56:14 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/steppingout/?p=2229#comment-19061 The ideology of contraception is an unfortunate fact of American life,and is well illustrated by this comment. Note this doctor's blithe willingness to prescribe contraceptives (i.e., doses of hormones, the primary purpose of which is to fundamentally alter the natural course of a woman's fertility cycle so as to render it inoperative) to treat the unrelated problem of facial pimples. As for the constitutional rights of religious individuals and institutions, there is no apparent concern. The ideology of contraception is an unfortunate fact of American life,and is well illustrated by this comment. Note this doctor’s blithe willingness to prescribe contraceptives (i.e., doses of hormones, the primary purpose of which is to fundamentally alter the natural course of a woman’s fertility cycle so as to render it inoperative) to treat the unrelated problem of facial pimples.

As for the constitutional rights of religious individuals and institutions, there is no apparent concern.

]]> By: James Leach, MD http://blog.archny.org/steppingout/?p=2229&cpage=1#comment-19018 James Leach, MD Sun, 12 Feb 2012 00:19:31 +0000 http://blog.archny.org/steppingout/?p=2229#comment-19018 I disagree with the "learned" individuals. Women who want contraceptives should have it covered by prescription insurance. This is a matter of prudent public health. My response will be to stop contributing any moneys to those institutions that refuse to comply. As a dermatologist, I will start to treat more women with acne with oral contraceptive pills if they want them. Where were the bishops and all these individuals when Bush was planning to invade Iraq? James Leach, MD (College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University) Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology (subspecialty Pediatric Dermatology) I disagree with the “learned” individuals. Women who want contraceptives should have it covered by prescription insurance. This is a matter of prudent public health. My response will be to stop contributing any moneys to those institutions that refuse to comply.
As a dermatologist, I will start to treat more women with acne with oral contraceptive pills if they want them. Where were the bishops and all these individuals when Bush was
planning to invade Iraq?
James Leach, MD (College of Physicians & Surgeons, Columbia University)
Assistant Professor of Dermatology, Weill Medical College, Cornell University
Diplomate, American Board of Pediatrics
Diplomate, American Board of Dermatology (subspecialty Pediatric Dermatology)

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