[jwalsh07]

Evidently, I gave you more credit than you deserved. A condom is a contraceptive. abortion and abortifacients by definition end a human life. One is a preventative measure, the others are medical procedures.

17 years of age is the age of majority in several of the states so your question really had no meaning. But you chose for whatever reason. Do you think the parents should be forced by the state to provide medical care, shelter, food and clothing to that 17 year old? How about a 13 year old? 6 years old?

[drjimmy]

A condom is a contraceptive.
Yes. It is a birth control device. You said you were against allowing underage individuals to get birth control devices without parental permission. I understand the difference between a condom and an abortion, but either you don't or you don't think a 17 year old should be allowed to buy a condom.