Opt out of contraception mandate? #tellusatoday

We asked on Twitter: Do religious owners of for-profit businesses have the right to refuse to pay for contraceptive care for employees? Comments are edited for clarity and grammar:

No, businesses don't have the right to refuse. Just like they don't have the right to deny services based on race.

— @Rod_bert

Yes, they do! There is a separation of church and state.

— @alliiilicious

Owners should not be able to refuse. They have to follow the laws of business. Religious rights are for individuals, not corporations.

— @goodwin64

Ignoring the biggest influence on female health and productivity, the reproductive system, is not good business practice.

— @evaposner

Why should my business pay for something staff should be responsible for? How can I afford to keep raising customer prices?

— @Davekosar1

I don't believe an owner's religious beliefs should be forced on employees.

— @jvgwhat5000

Forcing Americans to violate their conscience is wrong! We believe in freedom of religion.

— @ForLifeBlog

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