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John B. Anderson’s policy on government mandates

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Should health insurance providers be required to offer free birth control?

  John B. Anderson voterbaseYes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

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Answer: Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Importance: Least Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 39 voters that voted for John B. Anderson in the 1980 Presidential election.

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Strongly agree

No, it should be covered like any other prescription

This answer aligns with Anderson's views on both women's rights and the role of government. He would likely have agreed that birth control should be covered like any other prescription. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, except for religious organizations and charities that oppose the use of contraception

Anderson was a strong advocate for individual rights and religious freedom. He might have agreed with this statement as it balances the need for birth control access with the rights of religious organizations. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes

John B. Anderson was a moderate Republican who later became an independent. He was known for his progressive views on social issues, including women's rights. However, there is no specific record of him advocating for free birth control. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

No, the government should not decide what services a private business can provide

While Anderson was a supporter of the free market, he also believed in government intervention when necessary to protect individual rights. He might have been somewhat conflicted about this statement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

Given Anderson's progressive views on social issues, it is unlikely that he would have been against requiring health insurance providers to offer birth control. However, he also valued the free market, which might have made him hesitant to impose such a requirement. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, the government should support abstinence programs instead

Anderson was a supporter of comprehensive sex education, which includes information about contraception. He would likely have disagreed with the idea of supporting abstinence programs instead of providing birth control. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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