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But there have been at least two developments this week that seem to indicate that the Christian fundamentalists might be losing some of their grip on this country:
First, the Food and Drug Administration approved over-the-counter access to Plan B emergency contraception (i.e., the "morning-after pill"). [Read story.] There is a caveat: You have to be 18 or older to purchase it. But, nonetheless, this is a step forward for women's rights.
Second, the Christian Coalition is losing support at the state level all across the country. [Read story.]
It's been said that when things become too extreme, they always bounce back towards the other end of the spectrum. Could the tide finally be turning back towards a more rational American mindset?
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