...Abortion Should Be An Option Christine Ouimet Informal Logic Aaron Novinger March 19, 2012 Abortion Should Be An Option Thirty- nine years ago the Supreme Court ruled in Roe vs. Wade to legalize abortion. It is a women’s right to have an abortion if she wants to. A woman should never feel like they are a killer because of the choice of going with abortion. Way too many teenagers are getting pregnant; not allowing them to get an abortion is saying that they have to raise their child as a single mother or in poverty (Jacob, Weisberg). Children or woman that are raped or woman who can’t cope mentally or physically with a baby should not be forced to go through the whole pregnancy. It is not their life we are talking about there are children being brought into the world and having to live in poverty and suffer. Abortion as an option would help the children being born to teenage mothers, the women that are raped not have to live with the rape their whole lives and woman that can’t mentally handle having a child another option. Part 1: Argument Abortion should be an option for any woman if they are pregnant and feel they do not want to have the baby. They may choose abortion so they don’t have to go through all of the emotions of carrying the baby to full term and then giving it up for adoption. Teenage girls that get pregnant and are not allowed to have an abortion are being set up for failure in the future. How can a child take care of another child? Teenagers that...
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...Should Abortion be legal? 2 Should abortion be legal? What is abortion and who does it affect? An abortion is to terminate a pregnancy by removal of the fetus . The woman is affected by it because it’s her body that this method is performed on. There are millions of abortions done every year, and 95% are done illegally in the United States of America. There are different methods a woman can do to have an abortion done. Some of the methods are taking the” Morning after Pill”. This method will make the woman have a miscarriage within 48 hours. Another method is to have a surgery to remove the baby or fetus. This method gives you up to 22 weeks to have an abortion. The first reason why women have abortions is the mother is in a life threating position. The doctors are the ones who can say if its life threating or if the mother and baby can make it together. About 90% of women who are in life threating situation do not want to live, but they want the baby to make it. The life threating situation is because if the mother can be n a suicide watch and trying to kill the baby and herself. What if the woman fell into a coma while she is pregnant? How would the baby survive, if the mother is not eating and getting the right vitamins that she need for the baby. Sometimes you have to think about the good and the bad in some situations. The second reason women have...
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...Should abortion be legal? With the recent presidential campaign of 2012 one of the greatest issues of concern for the democrats and republicans is; should abortion be legal? During the presidential debate of 2012 each candidates expressed their concerns about abortion. It boils down to moral reasoning and core values. Logic gives the ability to decide what we believe to be true based on premise and conclusion. We use logic to decide whether an argument it is ethical or justifiable. Often times these decisions are formed by the media, religious affiliation and family values. These arguments come from many areas. Most commonly they are from the politics/law, science and women’s rights. The question is should abortion be legal? The Democratic Party supports Roe v. Wade and a woman's right to make decisions regarding her pregnancy, including a safe and legal abortion, regardless of ability to pay. Roe v. Wade has been a monumental case associated with a woman’s right to choose. With the Democratic Party in favor of women right to make her own decision on the basis of sanctity of life many people on this side of the spectrum voted in favor of a democratic president that represents their own core values. This particular issue affects people in the here and now along with people that are yet to come. Republicans oppose Roe vs. Wade because of the sanctity of human life. They believe that the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot be infringed upon...
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...Should Abortion Be Legal and Accessible? Abortion is viewed as being both right and wrong in many ways and by a diverse selection of people in our society. As some people view abortion as safe and acceptable and a right that women are entitled to, others view the subject as a complete destruction of a helpless life and an unfortunate way to decrease the mental health of a woman who chooses to have an abortion. To begin with, I will address why abortion should be legal. My points for PRO are #1, abortions are safe and #2, women have the right to do want they want with their body. Regarding point #1, abortions are safe, it is easy to agree with that statement due to the fact that abortion is legal to this day and data shows that abortion has a safety record of more than 99%. Since 1973, abortion has been protected under the law and is something that women have a legal right to in all 50 states in the United States of America. According to Jamila Perritt- a board-certified obstetrician, gynecologist, and medical director of Planned Parenthood of Metropolitan- major complications occur less than 1% of the time in abortion procedures. Furthermore, in the cases where a complication does occur, the result is similar to the ones that may occur from a miscarriage in which health providers treat every day. Because abortion has become a more common practice in today’s society, it is a matter in which continuous research is put into and is a constant part of regular medical practice for...
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...Certainly the issue of abortion is not something to be taken lightly because it is the termination of what could, potentially, become a human being. There are very many ways of looking at abortion, which make it hard to decide whether or not you are for it. Although there are many good reasons as to why someone would choose to be against it I, for one, believe abortion could, in some cases, be the right thing to do. Abortion could save women from an experience that could either damage or kill them. This is not the same for every single case but there are exceptions. First off there is the discussion of women's privacy and how the decision to abort a baby is mainly their decision. That and the decision of her partner is theirs alone, no one else's. There are many reasons a woman would not see it fit to continue with a pregnancy. According to the National Abortion Federation "Each year, one million American teenagers become pregnant, and 85% of these pregnancies are unintended." Most pregnancies that are aborted happen to be accidental. Although, yes, some of these accidents can be prevented some can't. If you force a woman or a teen to continue full term with her pregnancy it would be intruding into the privacy of her body. It is initially, the woman's choice as to whether or not to continue with her own pregnancy. "Being forced to proceed to childbirth can cause unique and psychological violence to a woman." I know someone who, recently, found out she was pregnant. She is very...
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...The legal and ethical issues surrounding abortion have been an ongoing debate for years. Pro- life activists, or those who oppose abortion, say that a fetus is a human being and should have rights. They say that abortion is the murder of an innocent life. Believers in pro-choice, or those who support abortion, argue that a baby should not be considered anything more than a “potential life” dependent on the mother’s body. A body that she owns the rights to and can therefore choose whether or not it will sustain another life. Although I do not agree with every belief that many pro-choice supporters have, I do agree with some of them. Abortions must remain legal because of certain circumstances that occur beyond a woman’s control and also for the lives, and quality of life that they actually save. Abortion became legal following the ruling of the Supreme Court case, Roe V. Wade, in 1973. This was the most significant abortion court case there has ever been for both supporters and those who oppose. The court viewed it was a “fundamental right” of a woman to be able to decide to end her pregnancy if she wishes to. According to the court ruling, a woman’s right to have her pregnancy terminated is protected by the United States Constitution in the First Amendment, Fourth, Fifth, Ninth, and also the Fourteenth Amendments (Frontline, 2006). The judge declared that any state laws that make abortions inaccessible by placing strict conditions on which an abortion can be performed will...
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...Should Abortion Be Legal? Joseph Morris PHI 103: Informal Logic William Tullis April 29, 2013 If there is one thing that everyone can agree on, it would have to be that no matter where you are in the world, there is always going to be disagreement. Today’s society is made up of such an abundant number of controversial issues. One of the most controversial issues being abortion- the act of intentionally termination a pregnancy resulting in the death of the fetus (Kreider, A. personal communication, March 24, 2011). Abortion is both constitutionally and morally wrong, and should be illegal in the United States in all but two cases: if the mother was raped (and pregnancy was as a result of the rape) or if the mother’s life would be put in endangerment by the pregnancy. Abortion is murder at any stage of pregnancy, and acts against the U.S. Constitution. Not only does abortion harm innocent babies, but abortion also rises the risk of medical complications for the mother. Majority of women who choose to abort regret the decision later in life. There is always a way to prevent pregnancy, and if by some chance pregnancy does occur and the baby is not wanted there are other options besides abortion. “When a murderer kills a woman who is with child; the murderer is charged with two counts of capital murder. Why is this?” (Huffman, 2010). The reason is because a fetus is a person whether he or she is born or unborn. Life begins at conception, since living...
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...Abortion: Legal or Illegal? Abortion: Legal or Illegal Alfred LaBarre HCS/455 Professor Patricia Getchell 09/19/2011 Policies are sought out in an attempt to improve the health care system in America. Everyone is affected by policies so we have to consider the outcome before they become effective. Policies are major topics that are discussed before becoming a particular policy. Without certain policies, public health care will be at a huge risk. The great concern of abortion eventually leads to policies that affect many Americans. Polices are being passed frequently, being strict on physicians allowed to perform the procedure. Abortion can be considered wrong for many reasons. Abortion can be looked upon as deliberately killing a defenseless fetus. Does the woman necessarily have the right to abort a defenseless unborn child? Many argue that the child should not be punished for activity the mother engaged in. It is possible for women to have regret shortly after having the abortion. Many women are not aware that abortions can cause them to be more at risk for breast cancer. Also women could possibly die from having an abortion performed on them. After all, the child could be given up for adoption and still have the chance of living a normal life. Everyone alive today was given an opportunity by their mother to live. At least the child had the opportunity...
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...Should Abortion be Legal? Julianne Jackson PHI 103 Fabio Escobar June 11, 2012 Should Abortion be Legal? Abortion is something that I am for, not against. I was raised as a Christian and I believe that, “thou shalt not kill” however, there are circumstances in our lives that cause us to believe differently. Life is about making choices and our maker and society gives us the freedom to choose. It is because of these choices that we will make a decision as to if we are ethically right or wrong. This is because regardless of what people may believe abortion is neither right nor wrong. It is the matter of a personal opinion where each side can say with conviction that the other side is wrong. Abortion is the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. Abortion is one of the most controversial issues around and it will remain an issue that will never be agreed upon. The issue of morals has been put into the question of whether it should be legal to have an abortion thus elevating the subject to a higher level. Some people no longer look at abortion as a question of choice but as a question of morality, and these perceptions have led to a full-blown debate over something that should not be questioned. A single pregnant woman brought a class action suit that challenged the Texas law that prohibited abortions except when medically advised with the purpose of saving the mother’s life. Roe was the single mother in this case and Henry Wade was one...
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...Should Abortion Remain legal? Name BCOM/275 July 12, 2013 Instructor Should Abortion Remain legal? Abortion is a controversial subject. It is legal in every states because of the Supreme Court’s ruling seven to two on January 22, 1973 Roe v. Wade. The abortion is a fundamental right to every woman (procon.org, 2013). According to the U.S. News website “Support for the ruling has grown since polls began tracking public opinion on abortion in 1989, with 70 % of Americans now believing the ruling should stand” (Debate club, 2013 Should Abortion be Legal, para 1). Whether people are for it or against it, there are many reasons and justifications for why it should remain legal as well as many other reasons for why it should not be. For example, in the case of a late term abortion, rape, unfit mother who may be using drugs, or life and death risk of the mother or child. Prochoice groups argue that abortion is a right that should not be control by government or religious authority. Pro-life groups give emphasis to personhood and that it begins at conception. Unborn babies are human beings with the right to live, and it is immoral to kill innocent human being. Through the research and study pros and cons of abortion, the legal ramifications, and the effects it may have on women and the unborn child will be discuss to determine if abortion should it remain legal. Life Starts at Conception After the Roe v. Wade case, two main groups emerged, Pro-life to oppose the...
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...Abortion is the practice of ending a pregnancy by the causing the death of the human fetus. In 1973, abortion was legalized in the United States via the famous court case of Roe VS Wade. Abortion is a growing issue in the world among women and their right to reproduce children. Abortion has been one of the biggest controversies of all time. The reason for this surrounds the idea of whether the induced expulsion of the fetus is murder or rather in the interest of the mother. Pro-life people argue that all life in the instant of its conception is innocent and deserves a chance at life. God chooses its time of life and death, not the mother. Pro-choice followers argue in favor of science. The first patient is the mother, and she is the one who allows the pregnancy to happen or not. Abortion should remain legal because they’re safe, it’s not killing another human since it’s a fetus, and it is not a form of contraceptive. One reason abortion should remain legal is because it is a safe medical procedure. Most pro-life people will argue that abortion is...
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...9 Reasons Why Abortions Should Be Illegal http://www.mrdata.net/books/9reasons.htm EE: [ Home | Links | Searches | Books | Writings | HTML ] Discuss abortion in the MrData.Net Abortion Discussion Forum. Introduction: Planned Parenthood has written 9 Reasons Why Abortions are Legal. In response, I have written 9 Reasons Why Abortions should be Illegal. Nine Reasons Why Abortions Should Be Illegal Actually, I have been laughing to myself at Planned Parenthood's list, because it is so easy to defeat. It's not Planned Parenthood's fault--there are no good reasons to support abortion, other than serious health issues of the mother or baby. Also, I believe that Planned Parenthood serves many valuable functions. I agree with many things they do. I strongly disagree in their support of abortion. I only chose to debate their particular opinions because a) They are a large, national, pro-abortion organization. b) They have made a list, and my debate tactic suits such a list. I invite you to read the following debate with an open mind and consider the validity of the two opposing opinions. If you can find any error in my facts or reasoning, I hope you will let me know. I am an unmarried, conservative male. I have always been supportive of the life of the unborn. However, in the past my opinion was, "Well, the country is evenly divided on this issue. Although I am personally against abortion, there are others who don't agree with me. I won't force the issue unless there is...
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...The right to a safe abortion and the right to determine when and if to become a parent should be choices that can be made without being penalised. Women should have the right to make decisions about their own bodies. Making abortion illegal does not reduce the number of abortions. It is estimated that there are between 10000 and 14000 abortions in Queensland every year compared to approximately 17000 in Victoria where abortion is legal . Access to safe abortions and the legislation allowing abortion can prevent unnecessary suffering both physically and emotionally. To accept the High Court Judge, Justice Kirby’s statement that ‘no human justice system is perfect’ is unsatisfactory and would allow for the legal system...
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...Kevin Brady to vote YES on H.R. 3504 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act). I suggest you vote in support of H.R. 3504 or any bill or amendment that protects the life of a child that survives abortion. The child is a legal citizen and is therefore entitled to the protections of law. I recommend a vote FOR H.R. 3504 for the following reasons: Guarantees legal status of the infant; Protects the infant as a legal person under law; Imposes punishment of fine or imprisonment to practitioners who fail to exercise the same equal care and diligence to the life of the surviving child as any other child would receive; Declares the killing of a child born alive as murder; and Provides civil remedies for the woman who attempted the abortion if the doctor violates the fair and equal care of the child....
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...Abortion Hook: Should the United States Government continue to legalize abortion? I. Although, legalization of abortion has been an unresolved controversial issue all over the world for many years, the answer to this question is not far-fetched. This is because it involves two human beings; the dead baby and the confused mother. The United States Government should not continue to make abortion legal with these three points in mind: the unborn right to life, religion, and the psychological effects of abortion. II. The most important reason abortion should not be legal is the unborn baby’s right to life should be protected. A. Life starts at conception; immediately, the female egg is fertilized during intercourse when the sperm unites with the female egg. 1. The fertilized egg has the right to live because it is a human being and contains everything needed for human DNA. 2. This miracle has been proven both naturally and scientifically through gender difference of an innocent being. 3. As a result the union of two different cells from opposite sex formed an embryo with a different soul and body and has the right to life. B. No wonder Thomas Jefferson wrote “we are endowed by our creator with certain inalienable right” (Jefferson). 1. This constitutional right to one’s own life supports the notion that whenever that life starts, it should be protected. 2. As shown previously, human life begins at conception. The U.S. Government, therefore, should protect life rather...
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