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Morning-After Pill Can Cause Abortion

On August 25, reports announced that a morning-after pill--dubbed Plan B--has been made available in the United States to women 18 and over without a prescription. The media framed the arguments of those who oppose Plan B as a stance against a pill that could promote sexual promiscuity. But opposition to the morning-after pill is not simply about reducing sexual promiscuity. Although that would be a perfectly acceptable reason to be against the over-the-counter distribution of these pills, that argument distracts from a more serious reality: The morning-after pill can be a form of abortion. Full story...

Flashback - July 30, 2004:
GOP Led House Passes 'Abortion Pill' Bill
House passes bill to make abortifacent birth-control easier for
public to access -- Bill will lead to over-the-counter morning after pills
The House of Representatives approved a move Thursday night July 15, 2004, that could smooth the way to over-the-counter use of emergency contraceptives like Plan B (morning after pills). Lawmakers unanimously passed a measure barring the FDA from keeping any contraceptive off the over-the-counter market once the agency has found it to be "safe and effective." While the bill does not specifically mention the controversial emergency contraceptive known as Plan B morning after pill, supporters were quick to point to the product as their motivation for pushing the vote. Next, the Senate must vote on the bill, and then President Bush must sign the bill, which would be necessary for it to become law.

Posted by Editor at September 5, 2006 09:45 AM