Over-the-counter birth control is available in more than 100 countries, but not the United States, and whether it should be is a matter of fierce debate. The Onion takes a look at the pros and cons of making birth control available over the counter.
PRO
More practical than over-the-counter abortions
Nice to throw women a bone every now and then
Free samples at Costco
CVS cashier will finally learn how cool you are
CON
Devastating to shotgun wedding industry
More wholesome medicines like Tylenol and Claritin may feel uncomfortable being so close to such a scandalous drug
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Lower abortion rate would leave pro-life cause with nothing to protest
Devil gon’ getcha