Cherokee Speaks Out: Plan B Pill

Yesterday we asked you what you thought of the FDA's lowering of the Plan B pill age requirement to 15, and you let us know!

Here's what some Patch users from Cherokee County shared with us:

On Canton Patch:

In many states, juveniles age 13 and old can be tried as adults. If they're old enough to do adult jail time or old enough to have a child, they're old enough to buy a pill.

There are potential side effects with any pill, even aspirin, tylenol, and ibuprophen. Most side effects are remote and don't occur unless the pill is abused or taken continuously over an extended period of time. The FDA and medical establishments have researched the morning-after pill and have determined it safe.

There is no conspiracy by Planned Parenthood or the Government to push loose morals on the American youth. – Frank

On Canton Patch's Facebook page:

However, you aren't allowed to have tylenol at school without a medication permission form....... – Mary Ann

It's absolutely terrible. Nothing more to say after that. – Kim

On Holly Springs Patch:

Morals and ethics are so deteriorated at this point. It's pathetic the level we've come to. Right is right and wrong is wrong. If you're not sure... it's probably wrong. Just say no. Children (15 year olds) should not be having intercourse. The purpose of intercourse is procreation believe it or not - not physical gratification. If you're ready to start a family at 15 then have intercourse. If not, don't. – Linda

Check out what other Patch users had to say.