The Plan B Pill
The Morning After Pill
Introduction/Thesis: Speculation of when life actually begins in the womb and whether or not the Morning After pill encourages sex amongst teenagers has been carried out for years and with that speculation, many perspectives have been formed for different sides of the pill. Data and opinions have been weighed in regards to the Morning After Pill, but though an examination of different perspectives on this controversial subject, research supports that the Morning After pill is receiving praise and possesses many benefits for women.
I. Easier Accessibility (Frantz: Academic &Vasquez/Hammer) Women no longer have to scramble to find an appointment with a doctor in their 24-hour window of time to retrieve a prescription. Without the doctors appointment the pill is more affordable. Frantz states, “It is estimated that quick and easy access to Plan B will prevent up to 1.5 million unwanted pregnancies and 600,000 abortions a year in the United States. Everyone--whether pro-life or pro-choice--can agree that this is a positive outcome.” (Frantz) Frantz feels that the accessibility should be broadened even further to teens under eighteen years, because they’re the ones who really need it. While sexual activity is frequent in the teenage demographic of our country, many debate whether or not this accessibility would have any effect on further sexual behavior. The Vasquez/Hammer article gives direct quotes from adult women giving there opinions on accessibility: “For Ms. Allen, the availability of the morning-after pill without a prescription is an important option. ‘This is another choice for women to have,’ she said. She said she saw Plan B as a way to help avoid abortions and the physical and emotional trauma they can produce.” Women need options. Whether it’s shopping for clothes or the plan B pill, women need that decision to make for themselves. As a Christian and one that views God to be the creator of the earth, I know that
Introduction/Thesis: Speculation of when life actually begins in the womb and whether or not the Morning After pill encourages sex amongst teenagers has been carried out for years and with that speculation, many perspectives have been formed for different sides of the pill. Data and opinions have been weighed in regards to the Morning After Pill, but though an examination of different perspectives on this controversial subject, research supports that the Morning After pill is receiving praise and possesses many benefits for women.
I. Easier Accessibility (Frantz: Academic &Vasquez/Hammer) Women no longer have to scramble to find an appointment with a doctor in their 24-hour window of time to retrieve a prescription. Without the doctors appointment the pill is more affordable. Frantz states, “It is estimated that quick and easy access to Plan B will prevent up to 1.5 million unwanted pregnancies and 600,000 abortions a year in the United States. Everyone--whether pro-life or pro-choice--can agree that this is a positive outcome.” (Frantz) Frantz feels that the accessibility should be broadened even further to teens under eighteen years, because they’re the ones who really need it. While sexual activity is frequent in the teenage demographic of our country, many debate whether or not this accessibility would have any effect on further sexual behavior. The Vasquez/Hammer article gives direct quotes from adult women giving there opinions on accessibility: “For Ms. Allen, the availability of the morning-after pill without a prescription is an important option. ‘This is another choice for women to have,’ she said. She said she saw Plan B as a way to help avoid abortions and the physical and emotional trauma they can produce.” Women need options. Whether it’s shopping for clothes or the plan B pill, women need that decision to make for themselves. As a Christian and one that views God to be the creator of the earth, I know that
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