Texas Governor Greg Abbot is making nationwide headlines after comments he made in a recent interview when asked about rape victims not having access to abortions.
Governor Abbott tells Dallas newspaper rape victims can take Plan B pills to avoid pregnancy. The Harris County Democratic Party reacts.Texas Governor Greg Abbott is making nationwide headlines after comments he made in a recent interview when asked about rape victims not having access to abortions. that rape victims in the state of Texas can avoid pregnancy by taking emergency contraception pills like Plan B.
"Does a rape victim even know what a Plan B pill is? Rape victims aren't just adults who understand what Plan B pills are, there are 10-year-old, 11-year-olds, 13-year-olds," said Odus Evvagharu, Chair of the Harris County Democratic Party. Evvagharu says the governor's statements are out of touch with reality.
"Not everyone has health coverage, not everyone has transportation to a pharmacy, not everyone can afford the cost of emergency contraception," he said. A Plan B pill must be taken within 24 to 72 hours after unprotected sex in order to successfully prevent pregnancy. Research shows it's 87% effective.
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