Abortion always has been a hot issue in elections and will
continue to be for a while. Â That's not
the issue here. The issue instead is birth
control coverage. John McCain has voted
repeatedly that health insurance companies should not cover birth control and
that no federal funding should ever be used for contraceptives. In 2003, McCain voted against an amendment
that would require all health insurance companies to cover birth control (S.Amdt.
258 to S. 3). Additionally, McCain
wasn't sure how to respond to questions about insurance companies covering
Viagra, but not birth control (Watch it here).Â
This is a huge issue, both economically and socially. Birth control is expensive. Even with health insurance, it can cost over
$180 a year. And without health
insurance, you're looking at anywhere from $500 to more that $1200 a year. That's ridiculous. Especially for a young woman trying to make
responsible decisions with her life - ie: not getting pregnant while in
college. The thought of non-coverage
worries me greatly, just as much as abortion views worries right-wing voters.
Abortion
