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The Legalization of Abortion: an Advantage Taken for Granted

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When you love someone so much, do you follow your feelings or do you let the rules get in your way? If you were given a choice between following what you believe in and just following the rules, what would you pick? The same concept applies with the issue of abortion. Abortion— a procedure that deliberately removes a fetus in a woman's womb— has been a major issue tackled by numerous countries and worldwide society. It is a process of taking away a child before it is able to live in the outside world. Through the years, it has been a debatable topic being talked about by various sectors and individuals, even here in the Philippines. It is very controversial because of the valid reasons on both sides; either you are pro-choice wherein you …show more content…

By giving them a choice on whether to abort their child or not, they are also entitled with safety in regards to aborting their child. Through this, the woman would have the chance or the opportunity to just approach a licensed doctor authorized by the government and other health organizations, who is capable of conducting a more successful operation. In addition to that, women would also be assured to have a safe abortion, and they do not have to go to unauthorized "doctors" who does not perform a hygienic and correct process. This would decrease the deaths of women who secretly conduct abortion, and it would be more regulated in a way where it is clearer and properly done. This legalization is actually a better solution for women or couples who want to abort because they know that they are in good hands and they feel that they are not doing anything illegal. The safety of the mother is more significant because her life is at stake, not like the fetus who is not assured to be alive, and also if it is wanted or not.
In addition to the rights and safety of women, legalizing abortion also helps our economy in some way. Passing a law that will allow abortion would also contribute on the control of our growing population. Especially our country getting overpopulated because of our small land area and unequal distribution of people, there should be at

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