...Abortion: The Wrong Choice Tammy Edwards COM/172 September 15, 2010 Sunny Rowland Abortion: The Wrong Choice Nearly half of all pregnancies among American women are unintended, and four in 10 of these are terminated by abortion (Guttmacher Institute, Incidence of Abortion, May 2010). Abortion should be made illegal, because a fetus is a baby, no person has a right to take another's life, and an unborn baby cannot make the decision to live or die. A Fetus is a Baby While some view abortion as something people should be able to choose, others say abortion is a great evil, which is destroying the moral fabric of society Cline (2010). Many of the arguments turn on the status of the fetus: Is a fetus a person? A fetus is indeed a baby. From the moment of conception, a fetus is alive and growing inside the mother’s womb. For this reason, the fetus is a baby and considered a living, breathing being. If this were not so, then why is there a law in the state of California that if a person murders a pregnant female, that person is then charged with two counts of murder instead of just one Simon (2004)? This is true no matter how far along the mother is, one day or nine months. Therefore, this makes the fetus a real person. No Person Has a Right to Take a Life No person has the right to take another person’s life. Many skeptics say that the Bible does not say anything specifically about abortion. That there are no references to women seeking to end pregnancies, for example, by...
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...Putting an end to Abortion Taking away a life should never be acceptable, especially taking away a life that didn’t even have a chance to come to this world. At least we have a choice on what to do with our lives, but what about the innocent creatures that haven’t done anything? Why do they deserve to die? This case it’s clear that abortion takes away innocent lives of babies that could easily been saved or given away to a family who could have taken in the child or simply adopted them. Keeping abortion as an option in my opinion is the easy way out for teens and young adults. Making mistakes is a common error but it’s not a mistake when you decide to take a life away. By illegalizing abortion I feel that there will be a less percentage of teen pregnancies and homeless and parentless children. I feel getting rid of abortion will not only benefit children but it will give unborn babies to have a life as well. Abortion is a form of killing, when you think about it every crime has a punishment. Suppose you run a traffic light or accidently stab a person you still have to undergo consequences. I feel abortion should be treated the same way because it is an act of killing a human being even though it may not be born. Keeping abortion as an option I feel promotes teen pregnancy because teens often look at abortion as a form of birth control. As Liz Kleemeier states “Abortion has become a form of birth control in this country I’m sick and tired of woman taking this lightly” [teenage...
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...Abortion: The Truth and Alternatives Abortion has been a very sensitive and controversial topic for numerous years, and still is today. Over the years, the number of women who have had abortion performed has risen. Can there be steps taken to lower this number, though? Sure, you can tell someone to use contraceptives to prevent an unwanted pregnancy, but that does no good if they have already conceived an unwanted child. There are alternative options for women who have an unwanted pregnancy. They just need to take the time to look into these alternatives. These alternatives can bring healing and in many cases, can even draw a connection between two or more individuals, so why not choose a positive alternative to abortion? In case some may not know what an abortion is, it’s the intentional termination of a pregnancy after conception. It allows women to put an end to their pregnancies, but involves killing the undeveloped embryo or fetus. The procedure involves dilating the cervix and inserting a long tube into the uterus for extraction of the fetus’s body parts, and lastly crushing the head of the fetus and extracting it as well. Knowing how this procedure is performed, many do not see it as positive. In America, abortion is legal due to the political issue that a woman has the right to her own body, but does this mean a woman should resort to an abortion because of an unwanted pregnancy? This may seem morally wrong, but despite the contrary, in rare cases women resort to an...
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...ABORTION Michelle Loaiza 3/23/15 Dr. Willens (ENG 1002) South University Why allow abortion to take place when there's no positive outcome? Abortion is the termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus can live independently. It is one of the most common medical procedures that women of ages 15-44 in the United States do. Women all over the world are having abortions now a days on a daily basis. These women believe there are many reasons to do so. Such as, fear of having or raising a child. Regardless of the situation every child has the right to live. One reason why abortion is wrong is when women become pregnant, they should accept the responsibility that comes with producing a child. Therefore, the answer is not to get rid of the life that is to form into a newborn. Caring for the child is the right choice to be made. Why is keeping the child the correct answer you may ask? It's quite simple it's the right thing to do. Even if at the moment the soon to be mother believes it's not. That's the problem right there. She's thinking of herself instead of the bigger picture. In this case, it's the child. Just because the child has not yet a voice, how does that make it right to believe that it doesn't deserve the right to live? Exactly, this soon to be child does deserve the right to be born. Even if you think it’s right to abort a child just because it’s interfering with the mother’s responsibilities that doesn’t mean it gives them the right to abort a child...
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...Abortion is the end of pregnancy by removing a fetus or embryo before it can survive the growth of becoming a baby. Pregnancy ended before birth has become very argumentative between people who agree and disagree with decision of removing a fetus. When people started hearing about pregnancies ended before birth , people had their own opinions about it. I am pro-life . I think that if you put yourself into a position then you have to deal with the results.I also feel that if a women was raped which meaning she had not given a man the consent to make have sex with her then an abortion is acceptable.why should an innocent child have to give up there life because of two people's mistakes? if you are not ready for a responsibility don't risk it....
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...the prewriting; otherwise, the content of your piece will not be accurate. My Topic: What do I believe about abortion. My Attitude: Abortion should be a decision that a female should make for herself. My Purpose: To inform women that it’s your choice to choose. My Thesis Statement: Abortion should be a woman’s choice. It’s her body, she shouldn’t be forced to feel that abourtion is murder. My Audience: 1. How much does my audience know about my subject? I feel my audience know a little bit about my subject. 2. Age? Gender? Race? Social Status? Location? Religion? Women ages 18-30 all races, social status, and religion. All over the world. 3. Where does my audience stand on the issue; are they Opposed or Neutral? My audience is neutral, not sure. Outline: 1. Abortion can be applied per the situation. A. Rape B. Too young/not ready 2. Bringing a child into this world, that’s unwanted for whatever reason can suffer. A. Child can be mistreated B. Abuse/not love 3. A right to choose is a very important right. A. It’s her body B. Her choice 4. Abortion other then adoption is a good option to me. A. Some women can’t afford children. B. The children will end up in a crowed foster home unwanted. 5. Step #2: Argument Essay Rough Draft Directions: Write a rough draft that follows your essay outline, begins with a strong introduction...
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...: Why it's Wrong How would you feel if someone took away your ability to live? Imagine not having any say in whether or not you want to have a life. Well babies don't have a choice in their mother’s womb. If a woman decides to abort her baby, they can't do anything about their life being taken away from them. Their whole future is demolished. I believe abortion is wrong when committing it for a selfish reason. One reason why abortion is wrong is because there are many other safer solutions. In the article, Why Do More People Choose Abortion Over Adoption?, Kristi Burton Brown stated: “In the USA, there are approximately two million infertile couples waiting to adopt, many times regardless of the child’s medical problems such as Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, HIV infection or terminally ill. Dr. Brad Imler, President of America’s Pregnancy Helpline, confirms the challenge of waiting couples by stating: Only 1% of the Helpline’s annual 40,000 clients inquires about adoption.” Putting him/her up for adoption will give them a better chance at a happier life rather than abortion. The solution for a baby should not be death. If it was for a selfish solution, you're sacrificing a life many other families would love to raise as their own. Another reason why I don't support abortion is because it can harm the mother as well. You are highly risking the mother's life and affecting her. Not only does it have an effect on the USA but, it affects other countries as well like Spain. According...
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...Nora Elder W131- Period 2 November 10, 2015 Teenage Abortion There are little things in your life that can help change a persons life for the better or even for the worse. Whether there all good or all bad just depends on the person. These can include: celebrating an 18th birthday, getting your first car or even graduating from high school. However there's some things in your life that can change your life monumentally. Either that is being in a car accident or for some teens across the country it is being a teen while also being pregnant. One way they believe they can deal with an unwanted pregnancy is to receive an abortion.The controversy over abortion will always be a topic of discussion for years to come. Abortion can change...
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...Abortion: Why it's Wrong How would you feel if someone took away your ability to live? Imagine not having any say in whether or not you want to have a life. Well babies don't have a choice in their mother’s womb. If a woman decides to abort her baby, they can't do anything about their life being taken away from them. Their whole future is demolished. I believe abortion is wrong when committing it for a selfish reason. One reason why abortion is wrong is because there are many other safer solutions. In the article, Why Do More People Choose Abortion Over Adoption?, Kristi Burton Brown stated: “In the USA, there are approximately two million infertile couples waiting to adopt, many times regardless of the child’s medical problems such as Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, HIV infection or terminally ill. Dr. Brad Imler, President of America’s Pregnancy Helpline, confirms the challenge of waiting couples by stating: Only 1% of the Helpline’s annual 40,000 clients inquires about adoption.” Putting him/her up for adoption will give them a better chance at a happier life rather than abortion. The solution for a baby should not be death. If it was for a selfish solution, you're sacrificing a life many other families would love to raise as their own. Another reason why I don't support abortion is because it can harm the mother as well. You are highly risking the mother's life and affecting her. Not only does it have an effect on the USA but, it affects other countries as well like...
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...Abortion I really don’t believe in abortions. Abortions are a hurtful, criminal, and depressing thing to do. Abortion is a very controversial topic. There are all kinds of opinions about abortions. For some people it could be argued that abortion is a good thing. For example, “a woman choice over whether to have an abortion or not means that she cannot make a wrong choice or choice that she would regret –a choice made, and honored, say in a moment of panic or fear, or a choice made on wrong information about health of the fetus, the likely future quality of life of her child, or insufficient information about the resources available to help her have, care for, and successfully rear a healthy child.” (Richard Garlikov). It could also be argued that abortion is a bad thing. For example, “they do this by sharing their own emotional and physical pain. They want to make abortion unthinkable and to persuade society that women deserve better than abortion.” (Loda, Sue Martensen). My opinion if I was asked would be that abortion is not respectful and honorable thing to do, no matter what. I think abortion is a hurtful thing to do because you know the consequences when you lie down and don’t use protection to prevent pregnancy. I think if you know these things why do them and end up with something that you don’t want. This is not only your decision, but you have to also think of the living thing inside of you, waiting for a chance to have a life of its own. For example...
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...Twenty-one percent of all U.S. pregnancies (excluding miscarriages) end in abortion. There are many people who are for abortion and many who are against it. Although some may believe that abortion is the solution for them, it shouldn’t even be considered a solution because it is essentially murder. There are only special cases in which abortion should be considered and that is if there is a health risk for the mother or the child. Just because technology made it accessible doesn’t mean it’s ethical. In fact it’s extremely unethical and should only be allowed in special cases. In my opinion, when anyone has sex they are consenting to all the risks that come with it, one of them being pregnancy. When a woman gets pregnant, whether it’s intentionally...
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...Writing Feedback / | Abortion: Why it should be Illegal. ------------------------------------------------- Top of Form juliat cungThreads: 1 Posts: 3 | Oct 25, 2009, 09:31pm #1 | Abortion has been a controversial topic for as long as the idea has existed. People argue that it is the mother's body, the mother's choice. Others say that a life is a life, no matter how small. Do you really think that anyone has the right to murder an innocent's human being? I disagree. Here`s is why it should be banned; many will argue that abortion is wrong because it's taking a human life, no matter what stage of pregnancy it is in, it's very bad for the mother's health and the after math of an abortion could very well go the opposite of what they had envisioned. Banning abortion can be a big achievement but it can always be done if it's compulsory. No one in the world has the right to even think of murdering an innocent child. Just because a fetus may not have a complete eye or leg formed doesn't mean he or she isn't a human. Many people who are against death penalty are in favour of abortion. Abortion is one of the worst types of murder because it is the killing of a person who has not committed any sin. Those who practice abortion should receive the same penalty that they give the baby. A psychologist agrees that about 10% of the 1.6 million women who have had abortion experience severe emotional trauma. Some of the physical damage can result from an abortion- damaged cervix, perforated...
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...The argument whether abortion should be legal or not has been raging for years. In America where democracy rules and the right to freedom of choice are set at a high priority among citizens, it’s not hard to see pro-choice and pro-life ideals going head on. In this paper I will explain some of the major reasons woman have abortions, as well as how if we are truly a democratic society and we do have freedom, then pro-choice and legalizing abortion is the answer. I will also talk about ethical issues, and how the effect of legalized abortions has affected other countries, as opposed to countries where abortions are illegal. One of the major reasons some women have abortions is because they are too young, other reasons include not wanting to stop work or school, or simply can’t afford it. Some incidents of abortions include rape and incest which are big factors in under privileged countries like Africa. In developing countries, women have the additional concern of health risks and complications that occur as a result of unsafe practices in medical settings. This occurs when there is little social support, when a specific gender of a child is preferred or when governments enforce population control, such as China’s One Child Policy (Juggle, 2012). These reasons are consistent across numerous countries, but the difference between other countries and the US is that we have freedoms and inalienable rights which say woman have the right to make a choice. This country was founded...
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...everyone is asking is should abortion should be legalized or not. Everyone has their very own opinion of this argument. My personal opinion is abortion should be illegal. My reason for saying this is because it’s not anyone’s fault that women gets pregnant and cannot take the consequences for their very own actions. We have plenty of other families out in the world that cannot have one child. Why have abortions when they can put their baby up for an adoption? Everything happens for a reason. If you’re not ready to take on the responsibility; it’s totally up to you on what your results of the situation would be. So many people had abortions because of many different personal reasons. Which are understandable and it may seem to be the right choice for them. Deciding on keeping the baby or having an abortion is a very hard decision and you should make sure that it’s what you really want to do. “Unmarried women used to be much more likely to put their children up for adoption”. A woman who wants their children and are willing to take care of them have a smaller investment in human capital, compared to the situation that existed before abortion was legalized. A single mother who may find a husband at a later date be more difficult. People who are for abortion are more likely to have sex without getting married which is when pregnancy should occur. Then the women gets pregnant and do not want the child or can’t provide for it so they determine to have an abortion. Why have unprotected sex...
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