From: walsh.137@osu.edu
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2001 2:17 PM
To: FDADockets@oc.fda.gov
Subject: NO RU-486

To Whom it may concern:

I am a medical student at Ohio-State University and I am very concerned about 
the RU-486 "morning-after" pill.  This pill does not prevent abortion -- it is 
abortion.  Also, there can be very serious, even life-threatening consequences 
to the woman.  We also do not know about the long-term psychological 
consequences women might have from being directly responsible for their child's 
death.  However, we do know that these consequences in women who have sought an 
abortion can be severe.  Might it be possible that if the women themselves take 
the pill -- in essence perform the abortion -- and then suffer for several days 
until the physiological effects are over would suffer more from physical AND 
psychological consequences.  

Please do not approve this drug to be over-the counter.

Sincerely, 
Michele Walsh
14868 Middleburg-P.C. Rd. 
Plain City, OH 43064