From an interview with an abortion provider:
Interviewer: The most recent controversy to the abortion rights activists is that the FDA is now talking about limiting RU-486’s access when it does become available, by requiring special licensing of those dispensing the pill and that they be within a certain distance of a hospital. Do you think these proposed hurdles are justified?
Ab: yes, to some extent. If a patient begins to bleed heavily during a medical abortion, the patient might need surgical intervention. The uterus needs to be evacuated so we can clamp down and stop the bleeding. If everyone out there is prescribing RU-486 to people who do not have surgical access, then there’s bound to be some kind of a problem.”
David Morton, “Anonymous Abortion Provider” July 12-July 18. 2000 Alternative Weekly
Pro-Choice activists are adamantly opposed to regulating RU-486 and requiring doctors and clinics who dispense it to have surgical facilities available.
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