Morning-after pill is no solution

Following the Youth Parliament's approval of the morning-after pill for rape victims, three letters appeared in the newspaper - all written by women who disagree with the resolution. As I watched online comments vigorously pile up, I couldn't help but notice the irony.

All comments were written by men (except three) and the majority passionately defended the legalisation of this pill.

I find men who pontificate about women's issues very arrogant. If anyone can empathise with rape victims in this exceptional circumstance, it is women not men; and I don't see any women debating the issue.

I wonder if the men's irascible comments were motivated by personal gain or goaded by their inability to cope if tragedy struck close to home? Popping the pill is not going to make things right. Rape causes extreme, severe, and long-lasting harm to its victims.

Women are strong, and in most cases can weather the toughest storm - even giving birth to a molester's child - if they are properly supported by both family and professionals, and if specialised services are freely available.