Bishops Speak Out

I see that the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has issued a bulletin speaking to the moral value of life and urging opposition to ObamaCare if it includes a provision to use taxpayer dollars to fund elective abortions.

On December 24, the U.S. Senate rejected this policy and passed health care reform that requires federal funds to help subsidize and promote health plans that cover elective abortions. All purchasers of such plans will be required to pay for other people’s abortions through a separate payment solely to pay for abortion. And the affordability credits for very low income families purchasing private plans in a Health Insurance Exchange are inadequate and would leave families financially vulnerable.

Emphasis is mine and mine alone.

The Bishops urge people to contact their elected officials to oppose the bill. They stress that "neither bill has adequate conscience protection for health care providers, plans or employers."

I am not now Catholic, but I was a member of the Church from 1975-2000. I support the US Conference of Catholic Bishops and urge that all persons seriously consider their objections. The Conference does not object to legislation without a due concern for moral and ethical considerations.