Posted on 11/12/2005 5:00:47 PM PST by wagglebee
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Target Corp. is defending its policy on filling prescriptions for emergency contraception after the Planned Parenthood Federation of America accused the retailer of disrespecting customers' reproductive rights.
Target allows pharmacists to choose not to fill requests for emergency contraception, also known as Plan B, if it is against their religious beliefs.
The issue has caused an ongoing debate nationwide between people who oppose abortion because of religious beliefs and those in favor of abortion rights.
Emergency contraception primarily delays ovulation long enough for sperm to die without fertilizing an egg. Those who oppose the drug say it could cause an abortion, but medical experts disagree.
Though other retailers have similar policies, Planned Parenthood officials say Target's policy is especially burdensome to customers. If one pharmacist refuses to dispense the drugs, the customer could have to travel to another store to get it.
It's an unnecessary inconvenience and embarrassment to the customer, said Jackie Payne, assistant director of government relations for the Planned Parenthood Federation in Washington. The timing is crucial for emergency contraception and could be a problem especially for women in rural areas, Payne said.
"Basically, they don't want to absorb the burden," she said of Target. "They would rather pass that on to the customer."
But Target defends its policy, pointing out that if the pharmacist refuses to dispense the drug, he or she must pass it on to another pharmacist at the same location. If none is available, the pharmacist must call another Target and make sure the drug is available for the customer.
"We are committed to getting these prescriptions filled," said Lena Michaud, spokeswoman for Target Stores. "But we also have to respect associates with strongly held religious beliefs."
In a company statement, Target officials added that their policy follows recommendations made by the American Pharmacists Association. It's a rare event that a pharmacist's beliefs conflict with a request for emergency contraception, officials said.
"Under no circumstances can the pharmacist prevent the prescription from being filled, make discourteous or judgmental remarks, or discuss his or her religious beliefs with the guest," Target's statement said.
Planned Parenthood officials say if Target allows pharmacists to refuse to fill a prescription, they should think about adopting other ways to satisfy the customer. For example, other retailers have the emergency contraception delivered if pharmacists at the store refuse to fill it.
"All I want (Target) to do is to offer a minimum standard that the customer gets what she needs," Payne said. "And they won't do that."
On Thursday, Planned Parenthood organized a protest in front of the Target on Nicollet Mall in downtown Minneapolis. Participants held signs and chanted, "In store without delay, Target fill my pills today."
Better yet, they should denounce Planned Parenthood for being abortofascists.
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Finally, a major retailer stands up to the baby butchers at Planned Parenthood!
If these b!tches put as much effort into using BC before screwing as they do in demanding someone fix the problem then this drug wouldn't even be nessessary.
So where is the email so that I can tell them that the money that isn't going to Wal-Mart will go to Target. I hate the thing about the Salvation Army, but I can send my money to them and find them elsewhere. This is a cut above.
WHAT THE HECK ARE EMERGENCY CONTRACETIONS AND WHY THE HECK WOULD ANYONE NEED THEM?
"Emergency contraception primarily delays ovulation long enough for sperm to die without fertilizing an egg."
"If these b!tches put as much effort into using BC before screwing as they do in demanding someone fix the problem then this drug wouldn't even be nessessary."
Guess that includes those who are raped too?
Planned Parenthood, lovers of death and murder.
Please abort yourselves for the good of mankind, Planned Parenthood. You are wasting the planets precious resources by existing. Murderous freaks.
Both contraception and abortion are against ALL Catholic principles. God is clearly opposed to killing innocent children. Even the victims of rape.
Interesting. With all the leftie connections of Target, this surprises me.
Responsibility eliminates the need for that.
Miniscule, tiny, minute proportions. Besides, the hospital can give it to them.
I would assume that elusive rape victim would be treated in Hospital.
WHAT THE HECK ARE EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTIONS AND WHY THE HECK WOULD ANYONE NEED THEM?
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Well in case you have one of those emergency one night stands with someone you don't know, don't care to know, never will know and will never hear from again. |
There's good news that several reports this year are really looking positive - there may not be any post-fertilization effects from the Progesterone only pills. It makes sense: After all, we give progesterone to some women to prevent them from miscarrying.
Not everyone is a practicing Catholic... and with the 2.5 children households I'd say it's a good bet Catholics aren't practicing Catholics.
All hospitals have emergency contraception that is made available for rape victims. Planned Parenthood is simply trying to insure that irresponsible sluts won't be inconvenienced in any way.
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