Christian Action Commission

Opposition to Government-Run Health Care Increases

By Dr. Barrett Duke

A number of very prominent Catholic bishops are becoming more vocal in their opposition to the Dems’ health care reform proposals. David Kirkpatrick has a very important article in the New York Times (Read Article Here) about their growing opposition. The main points of contention are concerns about abortion mandates and rationing. He includes this paragraph:

“As recently as July, the bishops’ conference had largely embraced the president’s goals, although with the caveat that any health care overhaul avoid new federal financing of abortions. But in the last two weeks some leaders of the… Read Full Article