US Keeps Restrictions on the Pill

The United States has rejected a drug company's request to allow the morning-after pill (emergency contraception) available over the counter to women of all ages. Women under 17 will be required to have a prescription in order to obtain the pill whereas women over 17 must ask a pharmacist for it. (Read the full news story here)

This has been a controversial decision in the opinion of both pro-life and pro-choice supporters. What do you think about the decision? Would allowing women under 17 to access the pill avoid unwanted pregnancies or encourage risky behavior? Should emergency contraception be restricted at all?

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