On The Fence: Hobby Lobby

So as you all know, The Supreme Court Ruled That Hobby Lobby had the right as a private business to not cover *certain* Birth Control devices in the Health Care Plan that they offer to their employees.


I say CERTAIN, because they still do offer Birth Control Coverage. about 14 out of 16. Only thing they aren't covering are certain Morning after Pills and from IUD device.


So what's the opinion of the Libertarian side?

Well, most, if not all Libertarians support Hobby Lobby in their choice. Men women, Religious or not, the party feels like they have that right.

Why? Well, the best worded argument can be found on The Libertarian Party's website:

http://www.lp.org/news/press-releases/libertarians-respond-to-hobby-lobby-ruling

So what do I think?  Well, to be honest I'm on the fence. I'm not all up in arms as everyone in the world is.


Let's look at some points that the supporters of Hobby Lobby and the People against it have been made.


1. Pro Hobby Lobby: They still have Birth Control.

Yes, coverage of the Pill still exists. So If you are an employee of Hobby Lobby and you need the Pill fro what ever reason, weather to be used as Birth Control, need assistance of having your system run regularly (Like I needed as a Teenager), have ovarian cyst, etc. Your company's Health Insurance still Will help pay a portion.

Let's say, hypothetically, they did not: There are a lot of generic brands that are inexpensive, and you can go to any Health Department or Women's clinic and get it for Free.

What about Plan B? The one Pill that is not covered?
If your birth control fails, you can go to any Wal-mart and pick it up without a prescription. Literally, it's right there in the aisle next to the condoms. It's anywhere from 20-40$ for one pill, but it's only to be used in a just in case your regular Birth control fails.

Anti Hobby Lobby: Their retirement plan benefits from pharmaceutical companies who make these morning after pills.

This is a Valid point. I don't know if Hobby Lobby didn't do their research on what exactly their retirement plan is, or what happened there, but I do agree, it's a valid point. I don't know why this is the case, but I highly doubt it's to do this so they can control women's bodies.

Anti Hobby Lobby: It's none of their business what goes on between me and my Doctor!

I kind of agree with that statement, but it also brings up another point. I don't mean to sound like a smart alack about this, but I genuinely wonder about this.

It's none of your employer's business what goes on in your private life.....but you want to Make sure the Government forced your employer to pay for it?

Again, not meant to sound like a smart ass, or  anti woman, or anything like that. That's what I can't help but think wen I hear this argument. Not to say I don't agree that Birth Control is used for SO many actual health issues women face either. I already listed those.
Maybe that's the issue! Maybe we need to re brand the Pill. Give it a new name since it does so much more than just prevent pregnancy. Maybe we should just call them what they actually are: HORMONE PILLS!

Pro Hobby Lobby:  There are other plans out there.

Some people who side with Hobby Lobby have stated that if an employee is not happy with the coverage that their employee's health care, there other plans out there. And they're right! In fact...if I'm not mistaken...Isn't their a website about that?

Anti Hobby Lobby:  They still cover for Viagra and vasectomies!
Yes and thy still cover Birth control, as I mentioned Before.

Pro Hobby Lobby: The Government does not have the right to infringe on any one's  religious or non religious beliefs.

That is true! As seen in the First amendment!:

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, redress of grievances.
or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a

That also means you have the right to boycott and yes, even protest, peacefully!

And lastly, one the one thing that makes me most fenced:

Anti Hobby Lobby: If they allowed to do this, then Business owned by Jehovah Witnesses could deny their employees blood transfusions, etc.

I have to say, I'm still mulling this over. It's possible this could e a slippery slope. That if you work for a company that's open about the faith of the founder, that this ma happen.

On one hand, IUDs and Plan Bs aren't considered life saving needs. On the other, who's to say this couldn't happen?

Verdict: On the fence.

I don't think this issue is as Black and White as everyone make it out to be.

I don't think Hobby Lobby is doing this just to bring down women because they don't think women are people. I think they might not be the most informed on the two products their not covering, but I don't see it as a huge fuss as everyone else.

The world's not black and white.

Okay, I'm done ranting...