...Qn. Write an argumentative/ persuasive essay on; why abortion should be legalized or not? The most basic definition of abortion is termination of pregnancy. According to Wikipedia ‘abortion is the termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of the fetus or embryo resulting in or cause of death.’ Over several centuries and in different cultures, there is a rich history of women helping each other to abort. The first recorded evidence of induced abortion was from the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus in 1550 BC. The history of abortion goes back as we can see but it is not until the 1800’s that laws forbade the act after 16 weeks of conception. By the early 1900’s the act was completely outlawed but even at that women were still having abortions. The discussion of whether abortion should or shouldn’t be legalized is a very sensitive. Currently, Kenya is going through the process of acquiring a new constitution, one of the contentious issues in the draft is the issue on whether the constitution is legalizing abortion or not. The issue of legalization of abortion is very controversial. Even though many people take the side of anti- abortion or pro-life i.e. they believe it should not be legalized, there are just as many who believe it should. The decision on whether to keep an unwanted pregnancy or not is one that strikes ethics, religion, morality, norms and most of all judgment from the society. A society that dictates what is right and wrong and sets the limits...
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...believe that abortion is wrong, and Bible states that they need to stand up for what they believe to be wrong. (Podell 1997) 2. Many believe that human life is important and that it should be observed. (Podell 1997) 3. Several believe that God should be in charge of life of human life, meaning no one should take one’s life away. (Podell 1997) 4. Some believe that God sent a man to earth to multiply, and that man should be encouraged to multiply. (Podell 1997) 5. Several believe that children are a blessing from God. (Podell 1997) 6. Some also believe that the Bible condemns the killing of one another that is one of the laws of Moses. (Podell 1997) 7. Many Christians affirm that no one has power over the other person except God. (Podell 1997) 8. Several think that a child is a "person" whether born or unborn. (Podell 1997) 9. Some recall the idea that God knew you before you were born. (Podell 1997) 10. The Roman Catholic Church teaches that every human being has a right to life from the moment of conception. (Views of Abortion 2015) 11. Many Orthodox Churches teach that abortion is the killing of a child. (Views of Abortion 2015) 12. According to some Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod's official position paper, the denomination "believes abortion is contrary to God's Word and is not a moral option except in the tragic situation when it is necessary to save the life of the mother." (Views of Abortion 2015) 13. Several Presbyterian Churches say that abortion can be acceptable...
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...Name Tutor Course 19 March 2015 ‘Abortion Distortion’ by Rebecca Ayrey Rebecca Ayrey’s article ‘Abortion Distortion’ was published on the Nation’s website in December of 2003. Ayrey asserts that the lawmakers who passed the so-called partial birth abortion ban are far removed from women's lives. During Ayrey’s late-term abortion, she realized that thousands of American women are forced to deliver a fetus with severe defects. The law restricts them from having an abortion on requirement that it was necessary to preserve the woman’s life. Only in the event that the physician declares the woman’s physical and mental health in danger is abortion permitted by law. As with the case of Ayrey, there is a probability of late diagnosis of severe type of fetal defects. Such diagnoses exact a painful toll on the woman and the legislations against late term abortion rob them of their right to choice and limit their alternative to risky abortion procedures. The late term abortion has become a very intriguing argument. What people must understand is that opposing abortion to an unwanted severely defective fetus subordinates the rights and body of the woman to that of the fetus. There are no positive benefits to this. The decision to have a late term abortion does not rely on the decision of the woman alone, but it is backed by a thorough independent diagnosis of a physician. Reversing the ban on late term abortion should be the focus of American legislators to empower women in their choice...
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...There are many different viewpoints on the topic of abortion. Some individuals see it as murder while other individuals believe that everyone can make their own choices regarding their bodies. An abortion is the deliberate termination of a human pregnancy. In certain circumstances, an abortion is seen as acceptable and others believe there is no excuse for anyone to commit what is believed to be murder. Pro-life individuals believe in giving every unborn child a chance at life while pro-choice individuals believe that every woman has the right to make their own decisions regarding their body. Much of the country is split in the decision to keep abortion legal or illegal which is why a desired outcome is difficult to point out for the future of the country. The Main Issues Regarding Abortion There are two different viewpoints when discussing the topic of abortion. You have individuals that are “pro-life”, meaning that they believe intentionally caused abortions are wrong and considered murder because a human is taking away the life of another. Then there are pro-choice groups who believe that a woman should have access to whatever health care she needs and that she has control over her own body. Murder is the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another. But people debate whether a fetus is considered a human being at such an early state. On the other side, the pro-life individuals believe no matter how small, that a fetus is still a human. There are many situations...
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...Abstract Abortion has been a topic of debate for many centuries and still today is a major topic of debate. Some see abortion as murder of an innocent child, others believe that the fetus is not yet a human therefore can be aborted. Most of the world religions have their own view on abortion, some religious laws allow it while others condemn the act. Abortion in the eyes of religion is a major conflict that is closely related to God and his sole ability to create and destroy life. In this paper I will compare and contrast the positions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam on abortion the methods of approaching abortion and each religions position and also my position with abortion. Abortion and Religion When religious positions on abortion...
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...Abortion Abortion happens when an unborn baby’s life ends. About 200 million women get pregnant every year. During the same time 44 million abortions are carried out around the world. Fortunately, the abortion ratehas gone down because more and more people, especially in developing countries, are receiving a better sexual education. Better family planning also leads to fewer abortions. History of abortion Abortions have been performed for thousands of years. The ancient Romans and Greeks were not veryconcerned about the lives of unborn babies. In the Old Testament women had to pay a fine if they had amiscarriage. Abortion laws have changed in most of the western world throughout the past centuries. Types of Abortion Spontaneous abortions happen naturally. Doctors call them miscarriages. They occur for many reasons, for example, because of a disease that a pregnant woman might get or a horrible event that occurred to her. In an induced abortion the fetus is taken out of a mother’s body on purpose. Methods of Abortion In many cases doctors perform abortions through operations. In a very common method the unborn baby issucked out of a mother’s womb with a tube. An abortion can also be carried out with drugs. RU-486, a drug that was developed in France stops a natural hormone from preparing a woman from bearing a child. In some cases doctors use other methods and drugs to end a pregnancy. As a result the unborn babypasses out of a female body. In most countries...
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...for her. The street law website states, “The fourteenth amendment says not state shall deny to any person with in justification the equal protection of the laws.” Women in America are concerned states having different laws concerning abortion. Women have different reasons for wanting or needing an abortion. Some women may be restrictive to the laws and her life could be in danger. The law in Texas states women cannot receive an abortion unless her life could be in danger. This restriction on abortion infringes on the civil liberties of women in the United States. Personally, I believe women should have the right to receive an abortion under certain circumstances. I agree with the law in Texas to a point. I feel if the woman’s life is in jeopardy, if the pregnancy is a result of a rape, or if the fetus is not developing normally are the only reasons I think a woman should receive an abortion. This may be hypocritical of me, but I believe an abortion should not be a justification for birth control. I feel strongly about the right of a woman to choose life or to choose an abortion. Public policy protects the rights of women to choose to receive an abortion or not. Planned Parenthood organizations give women the option of birth control, an abortion, and adoption to women wanting to avoid a pregnancy or adoption as a choice. Having choices is what women should have no matter what state she lives in. I personally believe in the public policy and Planned Parenthood. I think women should...
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...your stance on the issue of abortion and how this may impact women’s lives statewide if you become Governor in 2014. Your efforts to support pro-choice activists were reflected on June 25, 2013 when you filibustered to block Texas Senate Bill 5 from passing. This bill was undertaking the challenge of banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, requiring hospital-style medical care, and demanding better healthcare for women wanting an abortion. Nonetheless against all odds, you stood for 11 hours non-stop on your quest to stall the passing of this bill. Here’s where the rubber meets the road, you made statements such as, “I am pro-life, the goal that we should have is that we see zero abortions, and when I believe women’s health is in danger, I’m going to stand and fight to protect that.” These statements were reported by The Valley Morning Star. With all due respect, this is an attempt to confuse and deliberately mislead voters to be desensitized from your June filibuster. You are trying to be perceived as a moderate candidate. This tactics have also been seen from former President Bill Clinton in 1996 when he said abortion “should not only be safe and legal, it should be rare.” The positions that were made in these statements don’t reflect reality, and this is my biggest concern. You are trying to wipe your hands clean from your ill intentions with your filibuster. How can you say you will stand and protect women’s health when it’s in danger, if it already was in June...
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...right to have an abortion. At the time of the case it was illegal for women in the state of Texas to have an abortion unless the life of the mother was in danger. The 7-2 ruling allows a woman have an abortion as long as she is within the first trimester of her pregnancy. “The Court found that the 14th Amendment's guarantees of liberty and previous decisions protecting privacy in family matters included a woman's right to terminate her pregnancy” (Prochoice). Along with this case the courts also addressed the state's interest in the life of the fetus. The courts divided pregnancy into thirds. This allowed an abortion at the first trimester but gives the state the power to make laws if abortion can be allowed in the second trimester. It also put regulations on the third trimester allowing for abortion only in medical emergencies where the mother’s life would be in danger. This case has made a large impact in America. It not only gives women the right to have an abortion, but also the benefits of having a safe medical procedure. The importance of this case cannot be over looked. "In 1965, abortion was so unsafe that 17 percent of all deaths due to pregnancy and childbirth were the result of illegal abortion' (Gold, 1999). Many women at the time had to seek black market abortions. These women had abortions done by unlicensed physicians and some even tried to perform the procedure themselves. Since Roe v. Wade, women are now able to choose to have an abortion. It's now medically...
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...The case R. v. Morgentaler deals with three qualified doctors, including Dr. Morgentaler who set up a private clinic where they performed abortions for women. However, these women who attended the clinic did not have the approval from a therapeutic abortion committee of an approved hospital, which at the time was considered illegal. Morgentaler’s clinic was soon raided by the police and Morgentaler was charged with performing illegal abortions. By not allowing women to receive an abortion without the approval from a therapeutic abortion committee of an approved hospital violates a woman’s right and freedom to choose what she wants to do with her body. Also, the restrictions on abortion increased health risks to women because of the dangers...
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...The debate about whether or not abortion should be legal has been an ongoing controversy for centuries now. “Almost every civilization has believed that the distinction between killing and murder exists. Where to draw the line is one of the great questions of human existence, and it is never completely settled” (Fleischman). A common misconception is that abortion is indeed black and white and can be interpreted easily but that is just not the case. There is a lot of grey area when it comes to the debate of abortion, and it can become very difficult to respect ones decision if you do not see it from their side. This is why studying the history and laws of abortion is very important when deciding which side you are on. Whether you are pro-life...
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...and moral problems which are difficult to evaluate and treat without bias. Abortion is one of such issues; although many progressive people have nowadays become more tolerant to abortion, there are still many arguments–apart from public opinion–that speak against this procedure. In particular, abortion causes severe psychological and emotional damage to a woman who has undergone this surgery. One of the most common dangers awaiting women who have committed an abortion is post-abortion syndrome (PAS). Generally speaking, it is a complex of emotional and psychological symptoms connected with the traumatizing experience of terminating pregnancy. The most common PAS symptom is the sensation of guilt, connected to recognition of an abortion as a murder; at the same time, according to studies, about 70% of women who have had abortions disapproved of abortion in general, but tended to think of themselves as exceptions. Anger is another common emotion for women who have undergone an abortion. Usually, this anger is directed at oneself when completing an abortion, and/or other people involved in making a decision about the abortion, such as spouses or relatives; however, this anger may be also directed at the woman’s current or future children. Broken relationships, psychological numbing, and depression are also a part of PAS (Leadership U). The post-abortion syndrome with its symptoms is not the only danger that possibly awaits women who have decided to terminate their pregnancies;...
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...your stance on the issue of abortion and how this may impact women’s lives statewide if you become Governor in 2014. Your efforts to support pro-choice activists were reflected on June 25, 2013 when you filibustered to block Texas Senate Bill 5 from passing. This bill was undertaking the challenge of banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, requiring hospital-style medical care, and demanding better healthcare for women wanting an abortion. Nonetheless against all odds, you stood for 11 hours non-stop on your quest to stall the passing of this bill. Here’s where the rubber meets the road, you made statements such as, “I am pro-life, the goal that we should have is that we see zero abortions, and when I believe women’s health is in danger, I’m going to stand and fight to protect that.” These statements were reported by The Valley Morning Star. With all due respect, this is an attempt to confuse and deliberately mislead voters to be desensitized from your June filibuster. You are trying to be perceived as a moderate candidate. This tactics have also been seen from former President Bill Clinton in 1996 when he said abortion “should not only be safe and legal, it should be rare.” The positions that were made in these statements don’t reflect reality, and this is my biggest concern. You are trying to wipe your hands clean from your ill intentions with your filibuster. How can you say you will stand and protect women’s health when it’s in danger, if it already was in June...
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...It is estimated that 45-55 million abortions take place in just one (NHS, 2012), 87% of these take place in the first twelve weeks of prgnancy, making the average age for abortions taking place to be 9.5 weeks. However it is also shown that in teenagers the foetus is aborted at a younger age than would be with an older woman, this is thought to be because of pressure in decision making and the fear of parents of younger women finding out about the pregnancy. In the UK you can have an abortion until the foetus becomes viable (could live indepently) which is 24 weeks according to , you could therefore call this a pro-choice country where freedom reigns. Abortion became legal in the UK in 1967 under the name of the Abortion Act. Although it may seem a woman could have an abortion when requested, however two doctors must agree that at least one of the reasons are valid so that an abortion can take place legally. The first reason is that prgnancy is putting the mother's life at risk, the second being that the pregnancy poses a risk to the mother's mental and physical health whilst an additional child will impose on the resto the family and cause a risk to the mother's health and finally that the child to be born is severeley handicapped. According to the mother's age is not always considered if the other's life is in danger. Consequently if the abortion needs to take place urgently, a second doctor's consent is not needed (Abortion Act, ) however a young mother under the...
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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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