"I have stated time after time that Roe V. Wade was a bad decision, that I support a woman, the rights of the unborn."

-Senator John McCain

It is nearly unbelievable that a republican candidate, who many Americans consider more moderate than George Bush, has consistently proven he is an opponent of the most important womens health issues of our time. (In some legislation he was even MORE conservative than Bush and his crew on Womens Health!) It is the responsibility of women across the country to bring these issues to the forefront of our election, especially since much of the public isn't aware of his blatently discriminating votes against womens equality.

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In my Introduction to Anthropology textbook, “Culture asGiven, Culture as Choice” by van der Elst, there was a comment that got me thinking, All that is needed for women to fall into poverty is just to have one more child than they can afford. This comment impacted me and got me thinking and it made a lot of sense. One child represents not only the additional cost to support that new human being, but also the opportunity costs of not pursuing other economic activities because of caring for the newcomer.

The morning-after pill, which can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours of having sex, may finally be available over-the-counter to women 18 years and over after being bogged down by the FDA for several years.

In 2003 the F.D.A voted 23-4 in favor of Barr Pharmaceutical's drug, known as Plan B, without any age restrictions, but a top official shot down that decision because of the lack of age regulations. Since then, delays in approving over-the-counter morning after pills have been attributed to concerns over the age restriction and a belief that the drug may be dangerous for those under 18.