Should it be a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion? Who ought to decide if abortions should be legal-congress, state legislature, the woman, her husband, or some religious leader? (Milbauer3). The issue of abortion has been a constant struggle since ancient times. Abortion is not a contemporary issue. Historically both tribal and civilized societies have used a variety of methods to put an end to unwanted pregnancy (Suzumski 13). Throughout the years abortion has become a very controversial subject. Abortion is a moral dilemma addressed in many court cases; yet moral decisions, such as abortion, may be debated in a court of law, but in these cases the arguments are often moved from legal questions to questions of morality and religious/ethnic beliefs (Milbauer 3). Law has opened many doors for abortion. It has been debated that abortion should be recognized by law and that it is a woman's constitutional right.

Legislative action in the 20th century was aimed at allowing the termination of unwanted pregnancies. Many powerful anti-abortion groups have lost interest in the issue causing social forces to begin pushing toward liberalization of abortion laws (106). These forces produced legislative responses in a few states but in most states outlawed abortions, and only permitted them if it was necessary top preserve material health. In 1973 however, the path of American abortion policy was drastically changed by the supreme courts decision of Roe vs. Wade (109). This case established that it was a woman's constitutional right to an abortion. Many countries around the world were also granting the right for a woman to request an abortion.

Evidence shows that abortions are on the decline in the U.S.. A woman's right to obtain an abortion is still a relative issue. Views on abortion have affected many campaigns and legislative concerns. Such as in the 1996 presidential campaign, wh

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