Why is McCain against insurance paying for contraceptives, which would decrease abortions? Since contraception prevents abortion, one would think that he would not be against it. McCain advisor, Tom Coburn, is even against condoms! Republicans also claim to be against taxation, and I have heard them complain about “welfare mothers.” This seems to be a Catch 22, no contraception, no abortion, and no help for single and low-income mothers. Republicans recommend adoption, but they don’t mention the costs involved in prenatal care or the hospital and physician costs involved in childbirth. Of course, they have made sure that federal employees have access to contraceptives. In addition, most insurance pays for Viagra, but not birth control. I wonder if they are out of touch or just don’t care what the realities are. “The issue surfaced this week after Carly Fiorina, a high-profile McCain campaigner and possible running mate, wondered whether there isn't a bit of sexism underlying health coverage determinations. "Let me give you a real, live example, which I've been hearing a lot about from women," the former Hewlett-Packard CEO said Monday, while discussing women's health issues in Washington. "There are many health-insurance plans that will cover Viagra, but won't cover birth-control medication. Those women would like a choice." But the comments don't mesh with McCain's record on the issue. Twice in the last decade -- in 2003 and 2005 -- the Arizona senator has voted against legislation requiring insurance plans that cover prescription drugs to also cover birth control. Confronted with Fiorina's sentiments, McCain was stuck: If he replied that it is, indeed, unfair that contraceptives are not covered, then he flip-flops on his earlier votes; if he answered no, then he risks alienating women voters. Instead, he punted. "I don't recall the vote," McCain said. "I've cast thousands of votes in the Senate." Congress passed legislation requiring that prescription birth control be covered for federal employees. The mandate, however, didn't include the private sector.” “Arizona Republican Sen. John McCain's campaign officials boast he has "consistently voted against taxpayer-funded contraception programs." And Mr. McCain reports that his adviser on sexual-health matters is Sen. Tom Coburn, Republican of Oklahoma, who leads campaigns claiming condoms are unsafe and opposing emergency contraception.” ......... Cesare, if you prevent pregnancy, abortion is prevented. As for McCain not supporting birth control, you will notice that federal employees are covered. When birth control was illegal women had children about every two years and often died in chilbirth. I assume that McCain would have more children if he did not believe in it for himself. Whiny, insurance companies pay for Viagra, why not contraceptives? Mustagne only having sex to procreate certainly is a religious thing as well as being unrealistic. Michelle, the government does regulate what is covered. That is why they make sure they are covered. Bill and Sven, I believe that if viagra is paid for contraceptives should be. pfo, wrong: Combined birth control pills contain two hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They work by stopping ovulation (release of an egg) and by inhibiting the movement of sperm. There are many types of contraceptives, check this link: pfo, wrong: Combined birth control pills contain two hormones, an estrogen and a progestin. They work by stopping ovulation (release of an egg) and by inhibiting the movement of sperm. There are many types of contraceptives, check this link: By the way, whiny, you say LOL too much.