Abortion-Pro-Choice
Abortion is a very controversial issue that has been continually argued over the past few years and will continue for years to come. Before I get into the sides of abortion we must first define abortion. Abortion is the destruction of the fetus, or unborn child while the child is still in the mother's womb. There are two sides to this abortion topic. The Pro-life which is those who are against abortion altogether and the Pro-choice those who believe it is the women's right to choose if she wants to have an abortion. Personally, I am Pro-choice and I believe there are many clear-cut reasons to why I take this stand. In my paper I will support my position with facts about abortion, and areas where Pro-life imply that those in support of a woman's right to choose abortion are killers--meaning "anti-life," which is altogether untrue. First off I want to state that for a quarter of a century millions of women have grown up under the protection of "Roe vs. Wade," secure in the knowledge that freedom to choose is a fundamental American value, and a constitutionally protected right. Although some oppose abortion, it may be due to either lack of knowledge, or that opponents of abortion rights claim that
A reason to why I am Pro-choice is because of the extreme cases of rape and incest. I feel that it is wrong for the Pro-life to state, "Well there are adoption clinics where mothers would be more than happy to take-in the child." However, I always thought that bearing a child was suppose to be this special amazing thing, and a mother would want to keep the child that is part of her. But what if the fetus inside the mother isn't one of her own, what if the mother is the victim of the crime? I can totally understand how most victims would agree that it would be better to suffer through the pain of abortion than to have to live with a deformed child, or even worse a child that is not really their own as a result of rape or incest. "Victims of these crimes also report feeling dirty, guilty, and sexually violated." But nothing is as bad as having to be constantly reminded of the traumatic experience you went through everyday you see your child's eyes as the man who raped you. Furthermore, your child too is a victim with no father, and having to live with the fact that he/she was unwillingly brought into the world out of force. 6. Human Resources and Intergovernmental Relations Subcommittee on Government Operations, "The Federal Role in Determining the medical and Psychological Impact of Abortion on Woman," 1989, 6. In conclusion, the issue of abortion continues to be discussed, debated, and even unfortunately, blow out of proportion. In hopes of settling this controversial issue, I've given my knowledge and beliefs on the matter. Getting across my main points, that it is the women's right to choose if she wants to have an abortion, and that Pro-life imply a lot of misimpressions to society which are untrue. 3. M. Specter, "Psychiatric Panel Condemns Abortion Restrictions," Washington Post, 16 May, 1990 5. NARAL's "The Safety of Legal Abortion and the Hazards of Illegal Abortion," (notes 4-6) 2. 4. Amici Curie Brief of American Public Health Association, "Reproductive Health Services." 15. 1. D. Andrusko, "Idaho Passes Centerpiece RTL Legislation," National Right to Life News, 15 March 1990 8. American Colleg
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