I think you are blowing these "what ifs" a little out of proportion. But think about it this way, what if the girl is 12, would it be worse or more traumtic for her to have the kid/adopt it out/abort it? think about it. the morning after pill saves many people a lot of grief, and the majority of people don't use it as birth control. a pharmacist/doctor wouldn't let someone get plan B day after day, they would talk to them about using a form of birth control.
One more thing; yes, abstaining from sex is the best way to not get pregnant, and alot of teenagers (and adults) know that. but it doesn't stop them from having sex, or from making mistakes if they are using birth control. Having Plan-B over the counter is not only a big victory for women in general, it's a big victory for reproductive rights.
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I mean no offense by this, but i find what you have to say a little disconcerting.
Date: 2006-08-25 12:17 am (UTC)But think about it this way, what if the girl is 12, would it be worse or more traumtic for her to have the kid/adopt it out/abort it? think about it. the morning after pill saves many people a lot of grief, and the majority of people don't use it as birth control. a pharmacist/doctor wouldn't let someone get plan B day after day, they would talk to them about using a form of birth control.
One more thing; yes, abstaining from sex is the best way to not get pregnant, and alot of teenagers (and adults) know that. but it doesn't stop them from having sex, or from making mistakes if they are using birth control. Having Plan-B over the counter is not only a big victory for women in general, it's a big victory for reproductive rights.