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Abortion Vs Pro Life

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In today’s society one of the most common controversies discussed is the idea of abortion, the idea of abortion has been argued over for several years and more to come. The main argument about abortion is whether or not it should be legalized. According to Merriam-Webster Dictionary, abortion is “a medical procedure used to end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus.” Abortions can be conducted in a specialized clinic, but also the mother herself can riskily execute herself. The two sides that argue over abortion are the pro-life side, and pro-choice side. Pro-life supporters are against abortion, and pro-choice supporters believe it is the woman’s choice in whether or not she decides to carry the fetus. Both sides of the controversy …show more content…

One of the ways it can affect the woman’s health is it can increase the risk of a miscarriage in the future. Another health concern after abortion is the risk of having an ectopic pregnancy. An ectopic pregnancy is when a fertilized egg implants outside the uterus. This can be a huge concern to woman who have abortions because there is another way miscarriage. Another health factor that can increase is breast cancer. “If she aborts her first early pregnancy, she more than doubles her lifetime chances to fifteen percent” (Gentles) According to this fact after a woman undergoes an abortion she is more likely to have breast cancer. On the other hand, Gentles mentions how when a woman carries her first pregnancy she reduces her chances of breast cancer by 30 percent. Pro-life supporters firmly agree with these pieces of evidence to show that abortion should be illegal in the United States. Along with health concerns pro-life advocates suggest that “in the instance of rape and incest, proper medical care can ensure that a woman will not get pregnant.” Supporters argue that abortion punishes the unborn child who committed no crime and it is the executioner who should be punished. Another point supports make are that the victims or rape or incest should “stick it out” and this is a way to overcome the abuse they encountered. Also, that the selfless act of giving birth is proof that she is better than her

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