Posted by
Billy on Thursday, March 24, 2011 11:10:49 AM
Illinois pharmacists who won't sell certain drugs for religious
reasons are awaiting a court decision on a law that requires them to do
so.
In 1995, Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich instituted a rule by
executive order forcing pharmacies to sell contraception -- including Plan B,
the "morning-after" pill.
The lawsuit was filed by two pharmacists who refused for religious reasons.
Attorney Mark Rienzi argued the case on their behalf.
"One thing I think the trial showed is that there's really no compelling
government interest in forcing these particular people to sell the drug," says
Rienzi. "One of these pharmacies is in Chicago with competitors just three
blocks away and more than a dozen pharmacies within three or four miles. There's
really no legitimate reason the government needs that guy to sell that one
particular drug." (Religious freedom at
issue in contraception case)
(Billy's Thoughts>>> Why should people that work in a private business be forced to sell something their faith teaches them is wrong.)