Should Abortion Be Legal?

Among all the issues that have been fought for or against in the United States, abortion may be one of the most popular issues that Americans are passionate about. Abortion is defined as the removal of the embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. Thousands of abortions take place every single day, and yet public opinion remains at a standstill as to whether or not abortion is ethical. Everyone holds different opinions on abortion. The proponents believe that it is the women’s private right to determine the future of the baby in her body. On the other hand, the opponents think a woman does not have the right to decide whether the person that she gives birth should live or die. They believe that life begins at conception. In fact, a person’s stance on the issue is often determined by how he views the fetus: a part of the mother’s body or as a human being. I am an opponent, and I believe abortion is murder. Also, abortion should not be legal because it harms women’s health, affects intimate relationship, and women do not have the right to decide the baby’s right to live or die.

Abortion, to some it is the murder of an innocent fetus with a heartbeat. To others it is considered an option to be freed from the responsibilities of parenthood. We all have different views that can be controversial to the opinions of others. Yet, there are proven facts and cases where making abortion illegal is the best decision. Propaganda for Prolife is everywhere, but is there enough to show the world how wrong abortion is? I believe there is not, yet there are some very emotional advertisements that can change your whole perspective. Abortion should be considered illegal because it is considered murder and can have severe consequences for woman, and there are other options to chose instead of abortion.

In 1973, there was an abortion case in the Supreme Court called Roe vs. Wade. The case made abortion legal. Since that day, abortion has become one of the most highly debated topics in our nation. A big question about abortion is if it is murder. Many people say that it isn’t murder because you are killing the fetus, the unborn offspring of a mother, but even when a baby is in its mother’s womb, it has a breath. According to the American Heritage High School dictionary, murder is the act of putting an end to, or destroying a life, which is exactly what abortion is. Although being a parent is very hard, abortion is murder, mentally stressful, and it disregards the gift of life.

It is known that one out of every three teen girls get pregnant at least once before

Although abortions are an expression of freedom for women to choose what happens to their body, some argue that it is taking one’s life away and should be considered murder. It’s easy to say that an unborn child has no opinion nonetheless there is still controversy on whether abortions should be banned or not. The option to terminate has been active since 1973, in the Roe V. Wade court case, when abortion was enacted and protected by the Fourteenth Amendment (though in many states there are restrictions, consequently causing more protest). Some women use this opportunity when there is a posed threat to the mother’s life or to the unborn child, meanwhile others use it for social reasons like being too young, not feeling ready, and so on.

Abortion has been a topic of debate for centuries if not longer. Abortion occurs when a fetus is removed from a woman 's body before the fetus is able to fully develop. Before the 1800s, not many laws existed concerning abortion. It was not until 1973 that the Supreme Court listened to a case concerning abortion. In 1973, the Supreme Court struck down all state laws that had ruled abortion illegal in Roe versus Wade. However, many still argue that abortion should be illegal. Abortion should be legal and an option available to expecting mothers due to issues such as rape, life or death situations in mothers, and teen pregnancy.

A common debate in the world today involves abortion, the deliberate end of human pregnancy, and whether or not it should be legalized. “Every year in the world there are an estimated 40-50 million abortions. This corresponds to approximately 125,000 abortions per day” (“Abortions Worldwide this Year”). On one side of the argument, people are not disturbed by this grotesque number, and on the other side there are people outraged and simply appalled. Although people attempt to deem abortion acceptable in society because of circumstances like the mother not being able to support the child or in instances of rape, it is still morally wrong.

Abortion is has been a hot topic, since federal law protected a woman 's right to choose an abortion in the court case Roe v. Wade decision in 1973 (“How Did Abortion Become Legal?”). Roe v. Wade was a woman named Norma McCorvey who was not married but was pregnant who wanted an abortion. The Texas law denied her request to get an abortion, so she filled a federal lawsuit to have the Texas law declared unconstitutional. She argued that it was her right to decide if she wanted to get an abortion or not. The U.S. Supreme Court agreed with her and she was allowed to get an abortion (“How Did Abortion Become Legal?”). Since 1973, pro-life activists have mentioned things that might make you think twice about getting an abortion. Pro-life supporter’s arguments against abortion often lacks the truth. Therefore, pro-life activists should use credible evidence to support their accusations.

When one hears the word ‘abortion’ a lot of emotions and mixed feelings come to mind. Abortion has been and always will be a topic of heated debate. Whether one is ‘pro-choice’ or ‘pro-life’ can depend on many different factors. One’s upbringing and religious views play a major role when it comes to supporting abortion or not. There are many reasons that a woman could be getting an abortion therefore people should not be quick to judge. If a woman feels like her life or the child’s life will not be suitable for survival, then she should be respected for her decision. A woman is responsible for her own body and the actions that occur to her own body. Therefore, abortion should be solely a woman’s choice.

Abortion is a deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. There are series of legal, moral and ethical issues which may arise about abortion. Most arguments about abortion are often focused on political insinuations and the legal aspect of such actions. Some frequently asked questions’ regarding the issue is if the practice should be outlawed and regarded as murder or should women have the right to practice it. For example, prior to becoming pregnant, some women feel that they would be able to choose the abortion option without trouble. However, even with reasons why having an abortion would be the best option, some women feel that this decision would not be right for them. On the other hand, some women have a strong belief that abortion is unethical prior to becoming pregnant.

Abortion has become a common argument topic in America; numerous individuals consider themselves pro-life and others pro-choice. Those who consider themselves pro-life oppose abortion, while those who are pro-choice advocate for abortion to be legalized. I believe that abortion should be illegal and that life should be recognized upon conception.

J.K. Rowling once said, “Killing is not nearly as easy as the innocent believe.” When thinking of someone’s life the outcomes do not come to mind until they are played out in the real world. Even though people cannot be present to claim their right they should always be taken in mind. When talking about abortion the fetus plays a big part since it’s what is lost and what is causing much pain and changes .Loss of rights, psychological damage, taxes , and adoption should be taken in mind when discussing rather abortion should be illegal.

Many women today face abortion in their lives for many different reasons and it is a very difficult situation to go through. The abortion debate deals with the rights and wrongs of deliberately ending a pregnancy before normal childbirth, killing the fetus in the process. The topic of abortion is very controversial and many people have been protesting for or against abortion legalization. The age-old debate has many issues regarding ethics and rights. This topic is definitely worth investigating because it questions the true value of human life. My research question regarding this topic is should abortion be legalized? Based on the evidence of my research abortion should not be legalized except for a few exceptions.

Abortion is a term use for terminating a human pregnancy, which most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. According to the survey that Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada have conducted in 2013, there is a total of 82, 869 Canadians has had an abortion. Abortion should be legalized due to specific circumstances like incidents, disabilities, and teenage pregnancy.

¨No woman can call herself free who does not control her own body” said Margaret Sanger (Quotes About Abortion). An abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy, most often performed during the first 28 weeks of pregnancy. 69% of women that have abortions are economically disadvantaged (The Demographics Of Abortion: It 's Not What You Think). This is one of the reasons abortions should stay legalized, over half of the women would have been struggling to take care of their child without it. Abortion was legalized on January 27, 1973 in a 7-2 decision by the United States Supreme Court (About Abortion). Before this, abortion was illegal unless it was being used to save a woman’s life. Even though it was illegal, women around the world used abortion at every point in history. Getting an abortion while it was illegal depended on the woman’s economic situation, race, and where she lived. Some poor women even turned to self-abortions which were unsafe. For example, they would use knitting needles or coat hangers to perform the procedure. Other women swallowed strong drugs or chemicals. Women fought and marched to make abortion legal (History Of Abortion in the U.S. - Our Bodies Ourselves). More than 16 million children in the US (22%) of all children- live in families with incomes below the federal poverty level (Child Poverty). This proves that abortion represents a current crisis. Abortion should stay legal for the following reasons: it reduces crime, gives women