Comments on: HHS Conscience Clause Regulation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/ Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:06:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Child Of The Ocean http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-87128 Child Of The Ocean Fri, 05 Feb 2010 09:40:59 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-87128 Unfortunately, this rule came under threat last year after Obama became President. One opposition to the rule was argued in the article: “Conscientious Objection Gone Awry — Restoring Selfless Professionalism in Medicine” by Julie D. Cantor, M.D., J.D., in the New England Journal of Medicine. I make a counter argument in the following blog post. <a href="http://childoftheocean.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/conscientious-objection/" rel="nofollow">http://childoftheocean.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/c...</a> Please read it and comment! Thank you. Unfortunately, this rule came under threat last year after Obama became President. One opposition to the rule was argued in the article: “Conscientious Objection Gone Awry — Restoring Selfless Professionalism in Medicine” by Julie D. Cantor, M.D., J.D., in the New England Journal of Medicine. I make a counter argument in the following blog post.

http://childoftheocean.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/c…

Please read it and comment!

Thank you.

]]> By: Defend the Conscience Clause | Adam Ex Machina http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-67592 Defend the Conscience Clause | Adam Ex Machina Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:08:52 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-67592 [...] The Heritage Foundation: HHS Conscience Clause Regulation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty [...] [...] The Heritage Foundation: HHS Conscience Clause Regulation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty [...]

]]> By: Iris L. Perry, Las Vegas, NV http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24616 Iris L. Perry, Las Vegas, NV Wed, 01 Apr 2009 01:10:20 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24616 When an individual becomes a health care professional, he or she does not give up the right to have and practice their conscience.Most of us would not want them to do so, if we stop to consider the consequences of having such a person in charge of our health care.Our government, as envisioned by its founders was never meant to be a collective conscience for we citizens, or a lack of conscience either. We, as individuals are on the verge of becoming an endangered species. The denial of person to act according to conscience in the practice of Health Care is both specious, and un-Constitutional. I plan to continue to write and speak out against this new assault on our American Freedom. When an individual becomes a health care professional, he or she does not give up the right to have and practice their conscience.Most of us would not want them to do so, if we stop to consider the consequences of having such a person in charge of our health care.Our government, as envisioned by its founders was never meant to be a collective conscience for we citizens, or a lack of conscience either. We, as individuals are on the verge of becoming an endangered species. The denial of person to act according to conscience in the practice of Health Care is both specious, and un-Constitutional. I plan to continue to write and speak out against this new assault on our American Freedom.

]]> By: Alyce Buckley, South http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24594 Alyce Buckley, South Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:58:57 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24594 I believe that Health care personnel should not be discriminated against because they are opposed to abortion. We have "unalienable rights to LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Doctors, Nurses, etc should be allowed to make decisions about abortion according to their consciences. Let's not relinquish the freedoms we love so much. I believe that Health care personnel should not be discriminated against because they are opposed to abortion.

We have "unalienable rights to LIFE, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". Doctors, Nurses, etc should be allowed to make decisions about abortion according to their consciences.

Let's not relinquish the freedoms we love so much.

]]> By: Donna Mize, Alpharet http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24588 Donna Mize, Alpharet Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:15:00 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24588 Of course Health Care Profressionals should have the right to act according to conscience! This right is at the very core of our freedom. We must recognize what happens when government is allowed to dictate choices...we become robots and puppets on a string, not feeling, thinking human beings that contribute to the betterment of society by fighting against injustices and promoting contructive activities that make a difference. We will become brainless, depressed,demoralized, pathetic members of society that have no purpose in life. Our spirits will be quenched and we will live in guilt and shame. We cannot let this happen!! Of course Health Care Profressionals should have the right to act according to conscience! This right is at the very core of our freedom. We must recognize what happens when government is allowed to dictate choices…we become robots and puppets on a string, not feeling, thinking human beings that contribute to the betterment of society by fighting against injustices and promoting contructive activities that make a difference. We will become brainless, depressed,demoralized, pathetic members of society that have no purpose in life. Our spirits will be quenched and we will live in guilt and shame. We cannot let this happen!!

]]> By: Olivia Ciambruschini http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24560 Olivia Ciambruschini Tue, 31 Mar 2009 15:16:05 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24560 These are my beliefs, but what good will do to oppose this when it will only be a matter of time before all medical personnel will be government employees. Who will stand up for your beliefs then? If you refuse to do what you are told, you can just be fired. All the letters and emails in the world will be a waste of time and resources and only a delay for the inevitable. I want to know: where is the AMA and the Nurses Assoc., and all other medical associates in opposition to the plans to socialize medicine in the US? I haven't heard ONE word from those who stand to be affected the most. Where is YOUR concience? We are in the midst of becoming like those countries in Europe. Have you corresponded with your peers in those countries? How happy are they? How well cared for are the patients? From what I've learned, not very well. Freedom of Concience is very important and I couldn't agree more - BUT you have to do your share too. When I hear some real opposition to the President's Health Plan, I will work to defend your right to Freedom of Concience. These are my beliefs, but what good will do to oppose this when it will only be a matter of time before all medical personnel will be government employees. Who will stand up for your beliefs then? If you refuse to do what you are told, you can just be fired. All the letters and emails in the world will be a waste of time and resources and only a delay for the inevitable. I want to know: where is the AMA and the Nurses Assoc., and all other medical associates in opposition to the plans to socialize medicine in the US? I haven't heard ONE word from those who stand to be affected the most. Where is YOUR concience? We are in the midst of becoming like those countries in Europe. Have you corresponded with your peers in those countries? How happy are they? How well cared for are the patients? From what I've learned, not very well. Freedom of Concience is very important and I couldn't agree more – BUT you have to do your share too. When I hear some real opposition to the President's Health Plan, I will work to defend your right to Freedom of Concience.

]]> By: Mary W. Kent http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24544 Mary W. Kent Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:46:46 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24544 The abortion debate pivots around the question of when life begins. My personal belief is that it begins at conception; however, only God knows the real answer. If we as humans are ignorant of the exact answer, we open ourselves to the possibility of snuffing out life by performing any abortion. The Declaration of Independence states that all men "are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." As a society that holds life as a right, how can we in good conscience deny those in the medical profession from attempting to protect life? In refusing to perform abortions, they not only uphold the Declaration of Independence, but also the Hippocratic Oath. They should be allowed the right to protect the right of life. The abortion debate pivots around the question of when life begins. My personal belief is that it begins at conception; however, only God knows the real answer. If we as humans are ignorant of the exact answer, we open ourselves to the possibility of snuffing out life by performing any abortion.

The Declaration of Independence states that all men "are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." As a society that holds life as a right, how can we in good conscience deny those in the medical profession from attempting to protect life? In refusing to perform abortions, they not only uphold the Declaration of Independence, but also the Hippocratic Oath. They should be allowed the right to protect the right of life.

]]> By: Donald V. Koepp http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24478 Donald V. Koepp Tue, 31 Mar 2009 10:12:55 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-24478 Health care personnel should not be discriminated against because they are against abortion. This flies in the face of the constitutuon which guarentees religious freedoms. Anyone trying to take these freedoms from the people, no matter their posistion in government does not beleive in the constitution or individule rights. Health care personnel should not be discriminated against because they are against abortion. This flies in the face of the constitutuon which guarentees religious freedoms. Anyone trying to take these freedoms from the people, no matter their posistion in government does not beleive in the constitution or individule rights.

]]> By: Dennis Aderholt Soci http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-11420 Dennis Aderholt Soci Fri, 19 Dec 2008 08:37:39 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-11420 Freedom is the building block of thsi country, when fredom is destricted to the point that it interfers with our moral beliefs and understanding we are no longer free. We become a part of the state, socilaism and communist in our form of government. Obama needs to listen to the people on a whole, not the minority. We have become a nation of being "political correct" to the point where people are becoming afraid to voice their opinion and live by their faith in God. Freedom is the building block of thsi country, when fredom is destricted to the point that it interfers with our moral beliefs and understanding we are no longer free. We become a part of the state, socilaism and communist in our form of government. Obama needs to listen to the people on a whole, not the minority. We have become a nation of being "political correct" to the point where people are becoming afraid to voice their opinion and live by their faith in God.

]]> By: HHS Conscience Clause Regulation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty « Conservative Thoughts and Profundity http://blog.heritage.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-11385 HHS Conscience Clause Regulation: Securing the Blessings of Liberty « Conservative Thoughts and Profundity Fri, 19 Dec 2008 03:40:22 +0000 http://www.foundry.org/2008/12/18/hhs-conscience-clause-regulation-securing-the-blessings-of-liberty/#comment-11385 [...] The right of any person to act according to their own conscience is integral to what makes us human. It is indispensable to us as human beings, as much as oxygen. The right of conscientious objection is even protected in times of war for those who cannot use violence in violation of their ethical or moral convictions. Without protection for acting in accordance with one’s own conscience, there is and can be no individual liberty. Without such protections, physicians are reduced to mere body amoral mechanics. Continue reading… [...] [...] The right of any person to act according to their own conscience is integral to what makes us human. It is indispensable to us as human beings, as much as oxygen. The right of conscientious objection is even protected in times of war for those who cannot use violence in violation of their ethical or moral convictions. Without protection for acting in accordance with one’s own conscience, there is and can be no individual liberty. Without such protections, physicians are reduced to mere body amoral mechanics. Continue reading… [...]

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