But many conservatives would also say that it’s important to remember that an individual choice is just that — up to the individual. For birth control, it would entail paying out of pocket for the cost, which could be as low as $15 a month. Conservatives are also more likely to see birth control, in general, as an innovation that has had mixed effects on society. An overwhelming majority of American women have used birth control at some point, and 92 percent of Americans say it’s morally acceptable. This, along with the relatively high typical-use failure rates of the most traditionally popular forms of birth control, has disproportionately harmed women.

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