WHEN US BISHOPS POSE OBSTACLES TO SOCIAL CHANGE

The Health Care Reform Bill that is being debated upon in the United States has now entered a new phase: the bishops, a group of religious people who should be care for the health of their constituents are now divided. One is for the passage of the bill, and another is against it because of the benefits that the health bill accords those patients who want to undergo abortion.

Here we can see how difficult it is to work for change in a society, whether rich or poor. The religious sector is bound to be as conservative as ever, and refuse to conduct discussions on how to pass a bill, no matter if it will benefit millions, so long as a provision exists that will challenge its policies.

So how do we solve this problem, this impasse that could be created by such groups? I think that the best thing is to really bring the issue to the people and let them decide on what to do about it.

I am not for abortion totally, as I think there are instances where it is much needed: for example when a pregnancy is endangering the life of the mother, or when it is a product of rape and the mother refuses to keep the child. However, I believe that discussions should continue on this matter

Peoples' Primaries candidates must make sure that they would be able to discuss issues like this on the level, and not allow their religious bias to take over the need for impartial discussions.