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And as a side note, regarding contraception, his flip flop is actually a greater social liberty than his original position. Unless you consider forcing people to do things against their beliefs social liberty.
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He didn’t DO anything. Virtually no change. And none whatsoever for patients. It wasn’t a compromise. It was saving face for the Catholic Church. Women employees of Catholic organizations (which are not churchs) get their birth control for free, just like everyone else. The church can claim they’re not paying for it. But it’s a no cost benefit. Insurance companies would rather pay for pills than pregnancy, it’s cheaper. The stupidest controversy ever. It’s been law for years, specifically required in 28 states.
