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Roe Vs Wade Case Study

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The Roe vs. Wade Supreme Court decision on January 22, 1973 changed things and made abortion legal worldwide. Jane Rose, an unmarried who wanted to have an abortion, filed the case. During this time almost all states outlawed abortion, unless it was to save a woman’s life or for reasons such as maintaining the woman’s health. Therefore, the court struck down the law and the decision was handed down. Roe thought these laws were unconstitutional. This reached the Supreme Court, which said the government couldn’t interfere with personal decisions. People against abortion were outraged and urged the lawmakers to pass laws banning abortion. In 1992, due to changes in the Supreme Court, it was to believe that Roe might be overturned, because it …show more content…

When it comes to my family, I talk to my mom about abortion, considering it is a female issue. She tells me her opinion, but lets me decide what I believe on my own. She believes that abortion is wrong, however when it comes to rape and incest we have different viewpoints. I believe that even with rape and incest, abortion is wrong. She believes that if a woman was raped, she should have an abortion. Teachers have taught me both sides of issues, which gives me the ability to learn the information and the ability to form my own opinion. My government and economics class is a good example of this. Media has also affected my opinions. Commercials will show images of abortion, which will affect me emotionally. Magazines and articles at the doctor’s office will explain the effect it has on women’s health. News on the television about a woman being raped and getting pregnant really catches my attention. Information on the Internet educates me and may sway my opinion. My peers have had the greatest influence on me for the topic of abortion. My close friend was given up as a baby and adopted, because his parents had him when they were really young. His mother could have chose to have an abortion and he would not be here today, or she could have him and then he would have the chance to live a happy life. I am thankful he is here today, and that he was not an effect of …show more content…

Although abortion is not stated in the bible, the teaching of it is in there by saying how human life is sacred and humans were created in the image of God. Genesis 1:27 states, “God created man in his image; in the divine image he created him; male and female he created them.” The Bible also teaches that children are a blessing. Psalm 127: 3 states, “Truly children are a gift from the Lord; the fruit of the woman is a reward.” God writes, “Thou shalt not kill” in several different places in the bible. These quotes from the Bible back the argument that abortion is wrong. Not only does the Bible show evidence of abortion being wrong, but also abortion causes physical complications to the woman and can affect her ability of future pregnancies. The Centers for Disease Control states that “CDC have received reports of the deaths of 386 women from legal abortion between 1973, when abortion was legalized nationwide, and 2004.” A team in New Zealand analyzed data during a 25-year period and found that abortion in young women has risks of depression, anxiety, suicidal behaviors, and alcohol dependence. The woman’s health is a main factor when it comes to abortion. Rape also plays a big factor in why woman should not have an abortion. I believe that even if a woman is raped, the child still deserves the right to life. The woman has undergone a terrible trauma, but abortion cannot un-rape the woman. To kill the innocent child is

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