Standing Up for Abortion

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For years it has been a controversy that an abortion should not be legal. Many people feel aborting an unwanted child, or killing an unwanted child should be against the law. A woman's body is her own to do with what ever she wants. With this being said, on the topic of abortions, I agree with it. Furthermore in countries such as Dominican Republic, Colombia, and Egypt abortion is illegal. Therefore it does not include one who has been raped to receive an abortion. Raped victims should be able to undergo abortions. Women should not have to explain or justify to anyone their reason why they want an abortion. “There are only two ways of thinking about abortion: either a woman has a right to decide not to be pregnant anymore, or other people think they have a right to make her decision for her (Carmon, Irin).” It is very difficult for a mother to have a child as a rape victim. That day when that cruel man took her innocence will continuously play out and the child will contribute to a memory of this horrific time. The woman who has been raped will not want the child as a memory. Being raped is a terrible trauma as is and a raped victim should be able to receive an abortion The individual did not choose to be raped. A woman being raped and then forced to carry the baby until delivery could be tragic for both mother and child. For instance, if a young 15 year-old-girl was raped and then forced to keep the child. Would most people let a 15 year old adopt a child if she wanted to? No, simply because she is immature and is not ready to take care of a child on her own. With this being said, would you expect a 15-year-old girl to deliver a child and keep it? If a 15-year child is not able to adopt a child the... ... middle of paper ... ...n the country. Therefore this may be a reason why the mother should not be able to go through with the procedure. Their child can be a positive influence that will leave an footprint on Earth and make a difference in the world. “A baby produced by rape has the same right to life as any other baby. However, abortion ends the life of an innocent unborn human being (Napolitano, Andrew P).” I believe that women have the right to have abortions. Their body is their own to do with what they please. Although most people do not know their situation, the woman would know whats right for herself. For instance, not being able to take care of the baby psychically and emotionally. Some may argue that abortions for raped victims is a horrific idea however, those who have not experienced the physical and emotional damage should not have a say in what she should do with her body.

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