Do you think religiously run institutions should be mandated to cover birth control in the health insurance they offer?

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answer:As a Roman Catholic, I say yes. Catholic Health Services cover a large percentage of the local hospitals, to deny parts of necessary health care to people is unconscionable. A very high percentage of Catholics use birth control of one sort or another.

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