The
morning after pill (Plan B) is designed to prevent fertilization after
“unprotected” intercourse but in some instances causes abortions. Additionally,
there are health risks with the morning after pill not fully known, and the risks
already known are not widely publicized.
Considering
these realities many pharmacists refuse to dispense the drug on grounds of
conscience, but many states mandate pharmacists dispense Plan B anyway. Now
pharmacists in
Washington State are fighting back with a lawsuit to protect their rights not to
violate their conscience by contributing to a potential abortion.
For more
news on Plan B check the AdvanceUSA pro-life page.
UPDATE:
The Center Blog reports on Catholic charities that are being forced
to cover contraception in their employees’
health packages, something their church strongly opposes. The charity
has asked the Supreme Court to review its case.