An Economist View of the Birth Control Controversy

As an Econ major, I tend to look at new policies from that standpoint, as well as what aligns with my political views. This new birth control mandate is absolutely ridiculous. First of all, as a Catholic, I don't think it's fair to require Catholic organizations to provide coverage for something they are against. Nor is any organization going to be 100% Catholic, so the exception for them would ultimately be impossible....stupid, right?

Secondly, there are pills available for like $5/mo without insurance. They work just as good as more expensive brands. So I'm sorry.... I think if you REALLY can't afford the $5/mo then just stop having sex. Simple solution.

Now even worse is the extra couple thousand it is going to take away from everyone's salary, whether they use the birth control or not.

Here is a great article from the Wall Street Journal explaining an economic view of this bill.
"The Real Trouble with the Birth Control Mandate"

(Please take a moment and read it, it's only 3 pages)

I agree 100% with this article, and it's definitely a reason I want to teach Economics because obviously Americans don't understand the Economy. You aren't entitled, the government cannot just pay for everything for you with money from thin air. SOMEONE is going to pay for it. And that someone is eventually you and me, whether it's through higher taxes, lower wages, or higher prices for goods.

Listen, you spend money on an iPhone but you can't pay for birth control or just control yourself?! I understand it's 2012, but you probably shouldn't be sleeping around if you aren't ready for a child. Plain and simple. You never know what could happen; the pill doesn't work 100% of the time.

The article talks about the poor really being the only ones in need of this mandate, even though they aren't limiting the bill to only the poor. But it failed to mention there are organizations out there that will provide FREE birth control. So why don't those who can't afford birth control, take advantages of those places like Planned Parenthood. Because chances are, they don't have a job anyways and aren't benefiting from this stupid bill.

I'm all for women's rights and I don't think birth control is a sin, but step back for a minute and think of all the implications this one bill puts on society. It infringes on religious liberties, it is going to cost a crap ton, and we are all going to pay for it. The cost is higher in that scenario than it would be if you just saved some quarters and went and bought it yourself... or get this, just don't have sex. ((Gasp)), problem solved... no babies.