Abortion Should Remain Legal

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Why is abortion one of the most controversial issues in the United States? "Perhaps the most fundamental issue in the debate over abortion is deciding whether the fetus is, in fact, a human being. The key question is whether the fetus is a human life, one that is distinct from the woman in which it develops and one that deserves basic human rights," an author discusses in an article, "When Does Human Life Begin?" A woman's decision to have an abortion or continue her pregnancy is often very difficult. This involves a lot of comfort and support with family members, friends, and loved ones. Keep in mind that women settle on abortion for many reasons. In the past, abortion was illegal in the United States. However, after the Supreme Court ruling on the Roe v. Wade in 1973, abortion became legal in the U.S. In favor of the Roe v. Wade decision made by the Supreme Court, I believe abortion should remain legal in the U.S. for several reasons:

First, laws that are against abortion kill women. Second, legalized abortions protect women's health. Finally, outlawed abortions will limit a woman's personal and economic freedom.

Laws that are against abortion kill women. The fact that abortion was prohibited in the earlier years didn't stop women from getting abortions. Several decades before abortion was legal in the U.S., nearly a million women chose to have illegal abortions annually. Thousands of women died and tens of thousands of women were either severely wounded or mutilated. This horrendous disaster occurred when women felt it was absolutely necessary to take the risks, even the risks of dying. In many cases, women chose, in secret, to have illegal abortions even without any medical care or assistance. "Thoug...

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... pro-life advocates are still trying to find ways to outlaw abortion in the U.S. Could there ever be a possible solution to resolve this everlasting controversy in the U.S.? According to a January 1998 New York Times/CBS News poll, 88% of Americans answered "no." Inevitably, there is no distinct solution to this ongoing debate. However, there are possible ways of reducing unwanted pregnancies. Educators should implement more educational programs for students, such as sex education programs. Many advocates should favor educational programs that stress the dangers and outcomes of unprotected sex. These educational programs should involve educators who encourage the use of contraceptives, such as condoms or birth-control pills. The implementation of educational programs, such as sex education programs, could help reduce the rate of unwanted pregnancies.

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