Abortion-a pro-choice view
Abortion is one of the most controversial and talked about topics of our time. It is discussed in classrooms, work places and even on the Internet. Abortion is defined as the termination of pregnancy after, accompanied by, resulting in or closely followed by the death of an embryo or fetus. This definition includes accidental abortion such as, miscarriage and stillbirths. But this is not what is being debated. People want to know if abortion is ethical, if the fetus can feel pain, and when it is more human than non-human. These questions are very difficult to answer and may never be answered in our lifetime. But one thing we as humans do know is that we have opinions, ranging from completely anti abortion (pro-life) to completely for abortion (pro-choice), and anywhere in the wide spectrum in between. I believe that abortion should remain a safe option for all women. In the mid-1980's, leaders of the anti abortion movement produced a video called the "The Silent Scream." The video, produced by American Portrait Films, has been sent out to over 25,000 people across the country. Although the group claims they have "saved" 15,000 babies, they may have ruined the lives of all those mothers. The movie epitomized the ant
"Women's Stories of Abortion," [online] http://www.plannedparenthood.org/library/ABORTION/WomensStor.htlm, 10/23/99 2)The 12-week fetus experiences pain.
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