No one is pro abortion, regardless of the right wing rhetoric flung at people like myself. Unfortunately, these same religious fanatics that are against abortion are also very obstinate when it comes to being proactive. They are unrealistic with regard to youth and teen sex experiences, unwilling to take the steps required when reality doesn t measure up to idealism. If we are to ever truly make abortion a last resort, we must apply every tactical strategy at our disposal. Plan B offers the hope to cut the number of abortions in this country and around the world by a significant amount, while stopping an unwanted pregnancy before it even begins.
Sexual freedom comes with incredible responsibilities, personally, politically and culturally.
The freedom to enjoy multiple sexual partners and serial monogamy must include moral responsibility. Countries approving the emergency contraceptive pills include countries like Mexico, Brazil and Venezuela, where abortion is illegal. It s simply not possible, realistic and humane to suggest that in the modern world we not avail ourselves of medicines that promote health, well-being and lessen the number of unwanted pregnancies and abortions that are performed. You cannot expect to accomplish all these possibilities unless you re willing to look at the situation pragmatically. In cases when people exhibit their humanness to make a mistake, it s better to have emergency contraception readily available, than to force women into an abortion that could have been prevented.