Should Plan B be available to minors?

Seventeen year olds can’t vote, buy beer or even legally purchase cigarettes. However, in a sudden change, the FDA has signaled it will now make Plan B, otherwise known as the “morning-after” pill available to minors for the first time without a doctor's order.

Plan B is emergency contraception that contains a high dose of birth control drugs and will not interfere with an established pregnancy. It works by preventing ovulation or fertilization. In medical terms, pregnancy begins when a fertilized egg attaches itself to the wall of the uterus. According to experts, if taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex, it can reduce a woman’s chances of pregnancy by as much as 89 percent.
The FDA’s decision has led to a firestorm of criticism in which many critics allege the decision has dealt a blow to parental approval and/or supervision of their teen children. Supporters of broader access argued that Plan B is safe and effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy and could help reduce the number of abortions.

Do you believe minors should have access to Plan B? If no, why not? If yes, do you think parental consent should be required? Do you believe this decision interferes with the role of parents in monitoring and communicating with their children?