13th District Candidates on Obama Care
By: Blake Long
Updated: October 17, 2012
In the 13th district Congressional Race, Republican Rodney Davis is facing Democrat David Gill.
The Peoria Catholic Diocese has filed suit to stop some parts of Obama Care, specifically mandated payments for birth control.
We're asking the candidates if they think the government should work with the Catholic Church on this matter or not?
Gill
"I
think that the government should provide appropriate healthcare and I
think that access to contraception is an important part of appropriate
healthcare. As a physician I see unwanted pregnancies, I see rape and
women who have been the victims of sexual assault. I personally was
offended when Congressman Aiken of Missouri a couple of weeks ago spoke
about legitimate rape and I've listened to politicians from around the
country from both sides of the aisle, presidential candidate Mitt Romney
condemned those statements regarding legitimate rape and I've been
struck by the silence of my opponent in this race."
Davis:
"Absolutely
the government should work with the Catholic Church on this matter and
give religious institutions like the Catholic Church which I am a member
of the Catholic Diocese in Springfield. They should have the ability to
stand up for their religious beliefs."
