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Republicans Vote To Allow Employers to Discriminate Against Women Who Believe In Choice
By: Sarah Jones more from Sarah Jones
Friday, May, 1st, 2015, 7:27 pm
Coming soon to an office near you: Imagine yourself in your boss’ office explaining why you are on the pill or being asked your beliefs about abortion as you apply for a job. If you like this idea, thank a Republican.
In the late hours of Thursday evening in an attempt to quietly pander to the crowd of Republicans who feel that by not being allowed to impose their religious beliefs on others they are being harmed (aka, the “religious freedom” crowd last seen trying to deny gay couples the right to a wedding cake), “small government” Republicans voted to overturn a District of Columbia law that protects women from discrimination at work due to their use of contraceptives, having an abortion or getting family planning.
In other words, they voted to make sure your boss has the right to not only know but discriminate against you if you are on the pill, get family planning, or choose to have an abortion for whatever reason.
But, the GOP says there's no war on women. They also say they are in favor of personal liberties and that they're in favor of "small government".
What they don't say is that to the rabid right, "small government" means more laws and more control over your private lives.
Needless to say, President Obama will veto this monstrous bill but you can bet we will be hearing more about it in the future.
What if one of the RW nutters is elected prez? Both Cruz and Paul are in favor of this law.
By: Sarah Jones more from Sarah Jones
Friday, May, 1st, 2015, 7:27 pm
Coming soon to an office near you: Imagine yourself in your boss’ office explaining why you are on the pill or being asked your beliefs about abortion as you apply for a job. If you like this idea, thank a Republican.
In the late hours of Thursday evening in an attempt to quietly pander to the crowd of Republicans who feel that by not being allowed to impose their religious beliefs on others they are being harmed (aka, the “religious freedom” crowd last seen trying to deny gay couples the right to a wedding cake), “small government” Republicans voted to overturn a District of Columbia law that protects women from discrimination at work due to their use of contraceptives, having an abortion or getting family planning.
In other words, they voted to make sure your boss has the right to not only know but discriminate against you if you are on the pill, get family planning, or choose to have an abortion for whatever reason.
But, the GOP says there's no war on women. They also say they are in favor of personal liberties and that they're in favor of "small government".
What they don't say is that to the rabid right, "small government" means more laws and more control over your private lives.
Needless to say, President Obama will veto this monstrous bill but you can bet we will be hearing more about it in the future.
What if one of the RW nutters is elected prez? Both Cruz and Paul are in favor of this law.
