“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. …show more content…
According to Dr. Anne Davis, the consulting medical director for Physicians of Reproductive Health, “What we can say about the fetal nervous system is that based on the best science we have on the neurons that carry pain signals is that the system isn't developed until the third trimester of pregnancy.” This evidence shows that it is basically impossible for a baby to feel pain while getting an abortion because it does not develop it’s pain system until the third trimester of the pregnancy and since you can’t get an abortion that late, it’s not possible for the baby to feel pain. In conclusion, I believe that abortion should stay legal and women should be able to get them. I believe this because personhood begins after a baby is born and can live outside of the mother. Also, reproductive choice protects women from financial disadvantage, and access to legal abortions limits the risk of the mother being injured or killed from an illegal abortion. We should keep the law that it is okay to have an
Does a woman really have control over her own body? Abortion has been out in the open as a topic in debate since the 1960s. Abortions have been practiced long before Row v Wade in 1973; there were once anti-abortion laws in 1910. According to thoughtco.com,” In the United States, abortion laws began to appear in the 1820s, forbidding abortion after the fourth month of pregnancy”[1]. Abortion is still quite a hot topic in 2017, and everyone is entitled to what they believe is right.
I feel that woman should be able to decide if an abortion is right for them and no one else. I feel that this procedure should be legal because if it is not these women will still seek out abortions and will have them performed illegally in unsafe and unsanitary places, which will jeopardize the woman’s health. I also feel that abortions should be affordable since if a woman cannot afford to have an abortion in a reputable place she will seek out a place that she can afford to have this abortion, which can place her health at risk since these procedures are often performed by someone who is not properly trained or licensed to do this procedure.
Abortion is the ending of pregnancy before birth and is morally wrong. An abortion results in the death of an embryo or a fetus. Abortion destroys the lives of helpless, innocent children and is illegal in many countries. By aborting these unborn infants, humans are hurting themselves; they are not allowing themselves to meet these new identities and unique personalities. Abortion is very simply wrong. Everyone is raised knowing the difference between right and wrong. Murder is wrong, so why is not abortion? People argue that it is not murder if the child is unborn. Abortion is murder since the fetus being destroyed is living, breathing and moving. Why is it that if an infant is destroyed a month before the birth, there is no problem,
From research published in The New England Journal of Medicine, experts have concluded premature newborns have to have at least 22 weeks in the womb before being able to survive on itself, well after most abortions are performed. Another well-founded line of reasoning from Pro-Life people is that, “Fetuses feel pain during some procedures.” Actually, according to a review by Britain's Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, "most neuroscientists believe that the cortex is necessary for pain perception." The cortex doesn’t function until over 26 weeks of gestation, long after almost all abortions happen. Some say that “abortion defies the word of God.” Remember: The United States has freedom of religion, and the US laws have to respect people of all spiritual
Overall, I don't believe abortion should be a method that should be restricted and women should not be frowned upon society for her choice over her body, abortion is a choice that a woman would not want to re-live. Harder abortion laws will push women to the edge to make the harsh decision of getting an illegal abortion which may lead to her death. If women can't have the right to have a say over their
The argument of abortion has been raging since the Supreme Court case, Roe vs. Wade, in 1973. This court case has divided the country into two factions: pro-choice and pro-life. Pro-life advocates argue that abortions are murder and extreme levels of child abuse. While pro-choice advocates believe abortions are a justifiable means to end pregnancies. The pro-choice argument is that the fetus is not yet a human being and its rights should not override that of the mother’s.
Abortion is a serious topic that people have been debating about for years. Everywhere you turn the topic of abortion presents itself, on TV, in the newspapers, in books and magazines. It already has, and will continue to cause, controversy for years to come. As long as abortion remains legal, pro-life advocates will continue to protest what they believe to be these horrible acts of murder.
Everyone has they ability to decide for him or herself what is right or wrong. Abortion has always been a large debate in the US since Roe v. Wade. I believe that abortion is a personal choice that women make privately. No one should have a right to say what she has to do in that certain situation. Of course abortion pass her first trimester is considered murder and at that point of the pregnancy no women should abort. Abortion is an issue that should be dealt with privately. The government shouldn’t have to get involved in an issue that doesn’t affect the general public, which also applies to the other social issues of gay marriage and drug
Abortion is one of the most polarizing topics in America today. Those who are against it are utterly abhorred by it, while those who support it feel it is an untouchable right that they are owed. Whichever side of the argument that you take, abortion is a relevant topic and I think that it will be brought even more into the spotlight in the next few years. As there are more and more stories of young women dying during illegal procedures, the government will eventually have to step in and make a decision. I hope that when that time comes, the law-makers take into consideration the rights that women are granted by the constitution. The freedom to do what we wish with our bodies is a fundamental right afforded to all Americans, and to take away
Whether or not women have the right to have abortions or not, is a controversial subject. However, women should be able to have abortions for many reasons. They should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies, it is not fair if they get raped and are forced to raise a child they did not choose to have. Women should be able to have an abortion if they are too young and unable to take care of their babies. According to Teen Pregnancy Statistics “About 70 percent of all students who drop out of school early, do so because of teen pregnancy.”They must have the right to have an abortion if the pregnancy negatively affects the woman or the babies's
I believe that that abortion should be illegal. Even though the amount of abortions has decreased throughout the years, their still needs to be things done about this issue. (Frick) Abortion is something women should not keep as an option when an action is taken by a woman that makes abortion an option. I believe that making abortion illegal will decrease the amount of abortions that will occur throughout the years.(Frick) Also the funding of abortions should decrease so that people do not get abortions. People need to realize their mistakes and understand the mistake they are making if they are choosing to have an abortion. (Frick) There is a story of someone I know who had been facing the same issue. She was pressured into getting an abortion because of what she was
We know for sure that the embryo or fetus cannot perceive pain in the nearly 99% of all abortions that occur before the twentieth week of pregnancy. It is even possible that a fetus is unable to perceive pain at any time during pregnancy. If, however, the ability to feel pain does develop before birth and consciousness, it is likely to happen only after the 28th week of pregnancy, when abortion is performed only for rare, unusual medical situations.
One of the most cherished beliefs of conservatives is that morals are absolute. If an act such as abortion is wrong, they believe, it is wrong for all time; there are no exceptions. Usually, this absolutism arises from the belief that the law of God cannot be broken under any circumstances.
Under Utilitarianism, abortion is accepted when it is for the good of the people involved. There are too many circumstances that change with each woman that there cannot be a straight forward yes or no. I agree with this view. Women should have a choice based on their personal life. I don’t believe in a law making that decision for women. Rape is a major factor that plays into abortion. How could the government state that a woman that is raped is not allowed to have an abortion? That is absolutely absurd. Another part to abortion is when a woman is not ready to be a mother. Abortion shouldn’t be a way out, but if a woman is truly not ready to be a mother and not ready to give a child the best life they could give, they should have that choice. A child deserves to be brought up in a way that can be
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