"No woman can call herself free who does not control her own body." What type of difficult decisions have you had to make? Would one have to choose life or death for another? A fetus perhaps? Even though it is asserted that personhood begins at conception, and therefore abortion is the immoral killing of an innocent human being, abortion should be legalized in states where it is not established (other than Hawaii) because the carrier of the fetus may be in a difficult situation in which caring for a child would only be unhealthy and disruptive, and it regards the decision the mother, as it is her right. In regards to the history of abortion, it is known to have been performed for thousands of years, and in every society that it had been studied. From the time when the earliest settlers arrived, it had been legal in the Unites States. Abortions before "quickening" had been openly advertised and were commonly performed, at the time the Constitution was adopted. Throughout the 1880's, all surgical procedures had been extremely risky, as hospitals were not common, antiseptics were unknown, and even those most respected as doctors had only primitive educations. There are two types of abortion in the Unites States: an in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill (plannedparenthood.org). In a way, a number of states (such as Idaho, Iowa, etc.) have exercised abortion. However, such states had established abortion laws which have put women's health and freedom in danger. (alternet.org) Opponents of the matter, who identify themselves as pro-life, assert that personhood begins at conception, and abortion is therefore the immoral killing of and innocent human being. The staggering numbers and cruel methods are addressed (al... ... middle of paper ... ...e. Thus, abortion is of importance, as it concerns and regards the right of the mother to do what is most suitable for her. Works Cited Marcotte, Amanda. "10 States Where Abortion Is Virtually Illegal for Some Women." Unknown. Alternet. March 4, 2014. http://www.alternet.org/story/151268/10_states_where_abortion_is_virtually_illegal_for_some_women Sanger, Margaret. "Quotes About Abortion." Unknown. Goodreads Inc. March 12, 2014. http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/abortion# Unknown. "Abortion." Unknown. American Life League, Inc. March 6, 2014. http://www.all.org/nav/index/heading/OQ/cat/MzQ/ Unknown. "Abortion." Unknown. Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc. February 27, 2014. http://www.plannedparenthood.org/about-us/about-this-site-4461.htm Unknown. "Should Abortion Be Legal." March 12, 2014. ProCon.org. March 12, 2014. http://abortion.procon.org/
Abortion is definitely not a decision that should be taken lightly at all, it is in fact a scary thing that may not be the answer for many women. Many stories submerge of women who turn their life around and become an alpha provider for their children and are grateful they didn’t go through with an abortion. According to the New Yorker, “Some women will regret having had an abortion, just as some will regret having a baby, getting married, dropping out of school, or a thousand other life choices that people make.” But regret is inevitable in life and the option is better than no option at all for a woman. The fact that the opinion is there woman matters because in America, land of the free the option to vote hasn't always been there, the option to pursue a career or the, point being options matter cause without them we wouldn't be free.
... “Abortion in the United States: Statistics and Trends.” National Right to Life. N.p., 11 Jan. 2012. Web.
Abortions have been performed for thousands of years. In the 1800s abortions began to be outlawed. The reasons for anti-abortion laws varied for each state. Some people did not want the world to be dominated by newly arrived immigrants. Abortion in the 1800s were very unsafe due to the fact that the doctors had a limited educations and hospitals were not common. The outlawing of abortions from 1880 to 1973 led to many woman attempting illgeal abortions. (add author). Almost two hundred women died from attempting illegal abortions in 1965. Between two hundred thousand and one million illegal abortions were given each year. In states where local laws restrict the availability of abortion, women tend to have the lowest level of education and income. Additionally, in those states, less money goes toawrds education, welfare, fostercare programs, and adoption services. (Anderson, 5).
Anger and heated debate have long fueled the controversy over abortion. Whether pro-life or pro-choice, both sides of the argument are convinced of the righteousness of their beliefs. There is, however, some confusion surrounding the term “pro-choice” – it does not directly pertain to the spread and use of abortion, but rather, “pro-choicers” advocate the continued legalization of abortion in order to make the choice available and to ensure that women’s fundamental rights are not subjugated. The stance that abortion should be available has its roots in economic concerns, psychological evidence, moral dilemmas, and the Constitution.
In a 2006 study conducted by the CDC, it was reported that 53-56% of abortions were performed on white women between the ages of 20 and 29. Among the 46 states that provided data consistently during 1996--2006, a total of 835,134 abortions (98.7% of the total) were reported; the abortion rate was 16.1 abortions per 1,000 women aged 15--44 years, and the abortion ratio was 236 abortions per 1,000 live births. During the previous decade (1997--2006), reported abortion numbers, rates, and ratios decreased 5.7%, 8.8%, and 14.8%, respectively; most of these declines occurred before 2001. During the previous year (2005--2006), the total number of abortions increased 3.1%, and the abortion rate increased 3.2%; the abortion ratio was stable. (CDC, 2009)
In America we have always preached the act of freedom of speech, and free will but yet we still feel it’s necessary to tell a women when and how to have a baby. Having a baby should always be the woman’s choice. No man no woman should have the right to step in and make that decision for her. How can someone who knows nothing of your past or present struggles tell you, you have no choice but to have this baby why, because abortion is now illegal, how would you feel? Abortion is the act of terminating a fetus within your first 28 weeks of pregnancy. The issue revolving should abortion be legal or illegal has been on ongoing headache for centuries now. I believe abortion has become such a big controversy because we have allowed others to voice their own opinions regarding their religion and personal feelings to convince the world that abortion is wrong and that every baby deserves a chance, when America should not be allowed to make that decision for anyone.
...ther’s sovereignty over her body outweigh the right of an unborn child to live. The answers to these questions are very diverse as a result of the diversity of the American society. With the issue of abortion, one’s attitude toward it is going to be based on many things such as religious background and personal morals. There is no black and white answer to the abortion issue. Luckily we live in a country where we are able to decide for ourselves whether something is morally right or wrong. Thus, ultimately, the choice is ours. As with the many other ethical issues which we are faced with in our society, it is hard to come to a concrete answer until we are personally faced with that issue. All we can do is make an effort to know all of the aspects which are involved so that we may be able to make a sound decision if we were faced with this problem in our own lives.
One of the most controversial issues in society today is abortion, and as of now, it is morally acceptable because of Roe vs Wade. However, when a study conducted by Minnesota reveals that women who have had an abortion have 10 times the risk of committing suicide than women who have not had an abortion, it’s time to seriously think about whether or not abortion should be acknowledged as morally right. Considered by some to be a form of murder, anti-abortion laws should apply to all women in order to prevent any emotional mishaps of the abortion victim and to save the lives of the innocent human beings not yet born. Pro-Choice advocates believe that abortion should be legalized because they feel it is necessary to empower women with choice. They have strong opinions that women are not subordinate, so they ought to be allowed to make moral decisions and should not be forced to have a child, but why should the child have to suffer for the wrongdoings of his mother?
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In conclusion, as American’s there continues to be value in the debate over the lives of it’s citizens. When an individual’s rights begin and end is worth discussion. Having the right to one’s opinion implies the responsibility to respect and consider the opinions of others. American’s journey may not have a final destination with regard to abortion rights, however there is value in the continued debate.
One of the most controversial issues in this day and age is the stance people take on abortion. The two main positions that people take are either of pro-choice or pro-life; both sides, although polar opposites, tend to refer to both the issue of morality and logical rationale. The pro-life side of the debate believes that abortion is an utterly immoral practice that should be abolished. On the contrary, abortion should remain a legal procedure because it is a reproductive right; its eradication would not only take away the pregnant person’s autonomy, but would also put more children in financially unstable homes and the adoption system, and would cause an increase in potentially fatal, unsafe abortions.
Our Nation was built on the ideas of freedom and independence. With that concept, I believe that our government needs to trust that women have the capability to choose what is best for their future. Our society should respect women’s independence and grant them the freedom to decide what is right. This issue is important to me because history has shown that restricting abortions, not only undermines women, but can also be very dangerous.
Through every choice in life, there is a decision that must follow. Abortion is a woman’s individual choice; therefore, must be a legal part in todays society. Individual rights have an outstanding role in the controversial topic, on whether abortion should become legal in the United States . The individual rights for abortion show rights of life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness. As well, women should be able to have the choice to choose to have an abortion for several important reasons. The right to make these decisions should lie in the hands of the “mother” to make decisions concerning their own to make decisions concerning their own bodies. In addition, women should be given the choice to have an abortion if they are too young and unable to take care their child financially or emotionally. Additionally, the right to have an abortion is if the pregnancy negatively affects the woman's or the baby's health. Without abortions as a choice for the “mother” to resort to while she is going through hardship on deciding whether to keep the baby or not, the endless possibilities could negatively influence the mother to put her and the baby in a dangerous positions.
Abortion in the United States is a legal form of murder. Each and every year over a million babies are murdered and it must be stopped now before it will continue to get out of hand each and every day. We have discussed in this essay that a fetus is a living humans and not something that can just be thrown away. An unborn child is still a child and he or she needs an opportunity to grow and live a long successful life just like the rest of us have gotten the privilege to do. Abortion cannot go on any longer. More and more live are lost every day.
Abortions have always been a very controversial topic. Over the years we continue to fight for or against it. One can say that is one of the most talked and argued topic in the United States. An abortion is when a woman terminates her pregnancy before the fetus is viable using various of methods. Some argue that abortions should be illegal and considered murder, while others, from a religious point of view, say that no one has the right to take away the life of a person, in this case the fetus. However, others insist, that abortions are a basic women’s right.