Morning-After Pill
The Center for Reproductive Rights (CRR) filed a lawsuit against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday, as part of its five-year quest to make the morning-after pill available to girls of all ages – and without parental consent.
The pro-abortion group first sued the agency in 2005. One year later, the FDA approved making Plan B available to women 18 and over, and only by prescription.
On March 23, 2009, U.S. District Judge Edward R. Korman ordered the FDA to make Plan B accessible to women 17 years and older. He also advised the agency to permit unrestricted availability.
Korman wrote that the Bush-era FDA acted in "bad faith and in response to political pressure" by delaying a decision on the drug. However, the Obama administration has been equally elusive.
Dr. Andrew von Eschenbach, the FDA's acting commissioner at the time the decision came down, said the age restriction was added because the manufacturer, Barr Laboratories, failed to provide adequate data on how the drug could affect minors.
Wendy Wright, president of Concerned Women for America, said Plan B has been an utter failure in reducing pregnancies and abortion – and may even increase sexually transmitted infections.
"Rather than admit they were wrong, CRR is diverting attention by running to the court to impose a political judgment," Wright said. "This radical abortion group is attempting to bypass doctors and parents so that minor girls will be vulnerable to adults who would manipulate them.
"This won't benefit girls, who would rely on this ineffective drug and end up pregnant or with a disease. It will only benefit drug companies and abortion groups."
Source: CitizenLink
Publish Date: November 19, 2010
