Abortion Must Be Legal Essay

Should abortion be allowed in the United States? If so, then under what circumstances? Abortion has been one of the most heatedly debated topics in the U.S. for more than a century. This paper explores the history and international use of abortion, as well as the empirical and moral claims made by both sides of the issue. We will also examine the key positions taken on abortion and look at those affected by it. Based on extensive research and analysis, this paper will recommend that the government increase abortion funding and availability.

     Abortion has always been a controversial subject among everybody whether they are involved directly or indirectly, whether they are for it or against it. It is nearly impossible to find someone who doesn't have an opinion about abortion. Both those who favor or oppose abortion make superior arguments to defend their beliefs and views. Personally, I think every last person is entitled to his or her own opinions, beliefs, thoughts, and rights. And yes, women have rights too, and denying women the right to choose abortion in the early stages of fetal development is denying her rights as a US citizen and is also discriminating against her. I think that abortion should be restricted to the first 21 weeks, which

Abortion has been and still is one of the most controversial topics in American culture. The reason for the controversy is the different viewpoints of this very personal matter. Some believe that abortion is the same as murder. Others believe it’s a personal choice which only they have the right to make. Due to the nature of the procedure and the concerns associated with ending a pregnancy, abortion will continue to top the list of “touchy” subjects in American politics and culture. As a pro-choice advocate, it is important for the right to have an abortion to be established and protected.

“No woman can call herself free who does not control her own body.” I completely agree with this statement and believe that woman should be able to have a say in what they can and can’t do with their bodies. A big debate right now about this specific topic is abortion. My opponents believe that abortion is not right, and that it is basically murder. On the other hand, I believe that women should be able to choose whether they want to have an abortion or not. For example, personhood begins after a baby is born and can live outside of the womb, reproductive choice protects women from financial disadvantage, and access to legal abortion reduces maternal injury and death caused by illegal and unsafe abortions. I think that we should keep the laws that we have today and let women decide what they want to do with their bodies and be able to get abortions.

Abortion is widely debated across the world and in 1973 Roe v. Wade would start an issue with ethical and legal issues. There are multiple cases arguing why it should or shouldn’t be lawful to go through with this procedure. Women should have the right to get an abortion as It is her rights to decide if they aren’t able to be able have a child, the woman shouldn’t have to rely on anyone else, she should be able to make this decision as they have to carry it for 9 months and endure the physical pain. Abortion should not be illegal because it is justifiable in cases of rape, or when the woman has mental health or financial issues.

     The topic of abortion has been a highly debated and highly controversial issue before America was even founded. There are many aspects of the debate and many angles that can be taken. In order to understand, and to form an opinion on the topic of abortion a person must be informed about the History of abortion, the methods of abortion performed today, the potential side affects of abortion, and the two different and equally debatable sides that are taken today. These are all very important issues to be informed about

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

Many women have the intention of having children but sometimes their economic status or even themselves just aren’t ready to bear the burden of a child. Some politicians argue that the life of a fetus should always rule over whatever circumstances the mother is in but these circumstances could make the baby’s life worse than death. In the article The Choice to Abort Is Up to Women Mary Elizabeth Williams puts this point in words best,”And I would put the life of a mother over the life of a fetus every single time-even if I still need to acknowledge my conviction the the fetus is indeed a life. A life worth sacrificing.” Another solution politicians have to this problem is for mothers’ to put their children up for adoption or put them into foster care however, the chances of the child getting adopted is very slim and a life in foster care does not put a child in a good place. If every mother who wanted to get an abortion put their child in foster care then there would never be enough room or families to take care of the children, our government would have to spend mass amounts of money to keep all of these kids

Of all the legal, ethical, and moral issues we Americans continuously fight for or against, abortion may very well be the issue that Americans are most passionate about. The abortion issue is in the forefront of political races. Most recently the “no taxpayer funding for abortion act”, has abortion advocates reeling. Even though abortion has been legal in every state in the United States since the monumental Supreme Court decision, “Roe v Wade”, on January 22, 1973; there are fewer physicians willing to perform abortions today than in 2008. (Kraft) At the heart of the ethical dilemma for many in the medical profession is the viability of the fetus. And just to make this whole dilemma more confusing, according to the United States

One of the worst mistakes in American history occurred in the year 1973. According to Opposing Viewpoints, “An abortion is a medical or surgical procedure that ends a pregnancy” and it was made legal in 1973 (“Abortion”, 2014, para. 1). I grew up always wanting a large family. Some of the best memories of my childhood were ones made during family reunions with my cousins. When I found out that there are people in the world that willingly murder their children before they are even born, I knew that it was something I had to change. I urge you to join me in the realization that abortion should be illegal since it is a form of murder society has accepted that has cost an immeasurable amount lives. Abortion is a horrible practice because it causes moral and ethical dilemmas for all involved, it negatively affects both the child and mother, and there is a multitude of alternate routes available.

Abortion may be one of the most ongoing disagreements throughout time, some may consider this act as wrong such as specified in this quote by Mother Teresa: “The greatest destroyer of peace is abortion because if a mother can kill her own child, what is left for me to kill you and you to kill me? There is nothing between.” Abortion not only murders an unborn child, causes guilt for the mother’s decision to end her pregnancy and may cause problems to the mother’s health; abortion is irreversible that child will not have life. Some women having an abortion can suffer from damage to the uterus, internal bleeding including having pieces of the baby left inside her body causing difficulties. By means of ending the pregnancy, the mother may

Contrary to popular belief, I feel as if abortion should be illegal in all states. Abortion should not be taken lightly. There are helpless, unborn babies being murdered every day. Unable to stop what is happening to themselves, they put their life in the hands of their makers to do the right thing and give them the best chance at a healthy life. Before the child is even given a chance at life, their fate is decided for them. Whether that be stepping up and being a parent, or giving the helpless child a new home with a loving family that will love and care for them. There is no reason to take the life of an innocent child. That is murder. It is the equivalent of going out and shooting someone in cold blood. No matter how its worded, nothing can change the fact that in an abortion a life is being taken before it has even started. Even then, the mother and father of the child know the

It is often argued that women have a right to control their own reproductive capacity and that abortion is a vital tool for doing this. Proponents of this view state that nobody has the right to force a woman to undergo a nine month pregnancy, with all the accompanying discomfort and serious health risks, if she does not want to. Some say that the right to abortion is absolute and it is acceptable to use it as a method of birth control; other pro-choice advocates disagree but believe it should be available in cases where pregnancy will endanger the woman's health, the fetus has a severe congenital defect or the pregnancy resulted from rape or

Abortion has been around since a lot of years in every inhabited corner of the globe. It has always been accepted as a means to prevent the suffering of both woman and potential child. It has been practiced widely in every society for many reasons including famine, war, poverty, overpopulation, or simply because a woman felt she was not ready for a child (Whitney 40). No one ever questioned a woman’s right to this procedure till the 1800’s. During this era of change people began to turn their attention in a new direction, the fetus. They began to protest abortion as cruel, inhumane, and murderous. Abortionists who were once revered and depended upon were scorned and threatened. Though abortions still happened with regularity, they were kept silent and seen as a matter of shame. “Over the next hundred years, public sentiment for fetus continued to rise until the inevitable happened in America during the early 40’s; Abortion was made illegal.” (Cohen 17). The pro-life supporters had succeeded in saving the lives of innocent babies who would have been slaughtered for the convenience of selfish, ignorant and irresponsible women. This new law had made women actually settle down and raise families or give birth to beautiful children. We all know that, it has been proven time to time throughout history that the human spirit will not allow prohibition. Something inside us feels the need to strike out at that, which restrains us and holds us from the

Abortion has been the source of debate for many years. Most people feel strongly one way and others another, which makes this a pretty heated topic of conversation. The fight between pro-life and pro-choice is an ongoing battle. Most people believe in one of two things; either they believe it is an immoral act to kill a baby regardless of the situation or they believe it is a woman's body and therefore, she has the right to do what she wants with it. An individual's opinion on the complex ethical, moral, and philosophical issues, such as abortion, is often related to his or her value system. People act for many reasons, but abortion is an opinion to which everyone has.