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Khalid Arab
Mrs. Leanne Hennessy
ENGL 1010
18 November 2015
Legalizing Abortion
Abortion is one of the most controversial issues that lack grounds of agreement among the two opposing sides. Abortion is a medical process through which a pregnancy is ended so that it does not end up in the birth of a baby. It is also referred to as the termination of a pregnancy (Berlatsky, 2011). The debate on abortion has been going on for a very long time. The controversy around abortion is that there are those who are pro-life and those pro-choice. The paper is an argument for abortion.
The first argument for abortion is that if it is made illegal, then there will be a danger of unprofessional abortions that will put women at risk. Due to the illegal nature of abortions in many countries, there are many women who die in the process of carrying out illegal abortions. People end up performing illegal abortions and putting their lives in danger. If only abortions were made legal, then the number of deaths due to illegal abortions will be reduced. The access to abortions that are legal and performed professionally will reduce the number of maternal injuries and deaths that are caused by illegal and unsafe abortions (Torr, 2006).
The third argument for abortion is that it could be the best option instead of bringing into the world a child with deformities. Abortion provides women with the opportunity of choosing not to go to full term with fetuses that have abnormalities. There are some fetuses that have a severe disorder whereby they are guaranteed to die before they are born or shortly after they are born. There are cases where the best interest of the child should be considered. A mother would not want to bring into the world a child who would be treated differently because they have a deformity. Such treatment would negatively impact a child hence it would be best if they do not make it to the world after all. The other argument t for abortion is that a child should not come into the world if they are not wanted. Having a child is a very important decision that needs a lot of planning and preparedness. If women are forced to bring unwanted children to the world by being denied abortion, the children end up suffering (Berlatsky, 2011).
Having looked at the arguments for abortion, we should also look at the arguments against abortion. One of the arguments against abortion is that it is immoral. Terminating the life of an innocent child is termed as being immoral regardless of whether it is a fully formed or an unborn baby that cannot defend itself. People who are against abortion argue that the unborn baby is innocent and deserves a chance to life just like any other. In this case, the circumstances surrounding the issue of pregnancy are usually not considered to be significant when determining whether or not to keep a baby.
The other argument against abortion is that life begins at conception and hence unborn babies are human beings that have a right to life. After fertilization, a human being is created and hence has a right to life. The fundamental right to life of everyone has to be protected including that of the unborn children. This means that abortion violates the right to life of the unborn child hence it should not be supported (Podell, 2000). Therefore, women who abort fetuses are usually considered to have violated the rights of the unborn baby and in some countries or states, this action is often categorized as a serious offence.
Having looked at the arguments for and against abortion, the conclusion is that abortion should be allowed and made legal. The arguments for abortion clearly indicate that it is the best option for the society. The benefits of abortion in the society outweigh the negative effects. I believe that every woman should be given the opportunity of deciding whether to keep a pregnancy or not. When women have the right to determine whether to keep a pregnancy, they are able to take care of the children when they are born. Abortion is better of made legal as it will be of greater benefit to the society if it is legalized.
References
Berlatsky, N. (2011). Abortion: Global viewpoint. Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press.
Podell, J. (2000). Abortion, New York: H.W. Wilson.
Torr, J. (2006).Abortion: Opposing viewpoints. Farmington Hills, MI: Greenhaven Press.
Arab
1
Khalid Arab
Mrs. Leanne Hennessy
ENGL 1010
1
8 November
2015
Legalizing Abortion
Abortion is one of the most controversial issues that
lack
grounds of agreement among
the two opposing sides.
Abortion is a medical process through which a pregnancy is ended so
that it does not end up in the birth of a baby. It is also referred to as
the termination of a
pregnancy (
Berlatsky, 2011).
The debate on abortion has been going on for a very long time.
T
he
controversy around abortion is that there are those who are pro
-
life and those pro
-
choice.
The
paper is an argument for
abortion.
The first argument for abortion is that if it is made illegal, then there will be a danger of
unprofessional abortions that will put women at risk.
Due to the illegal nature of abortions in
many countr
ies, there are many women who di
e in the process of car
rying out illegal abortions.
People end up performing illegal abortions and putting their lives in danger.
If only abor
tions
were made legal, then the n
umber of deaths due to illegal abortions will be reduced.
The access
to abortions that are legal and per
formed professionally will reduce the number of maternal
injuries and deaths that are caused b
y illegal and unsafe abortions (
Torr, 2006).
The
second
argument
in support of abortion it involves considering the rights of a
woman
.
Abortion presents an option to women who would have otherwise
been brought down
by being pregnant
.
Take a look at this scenario, a woman is caugh
t up pursui
ng her dreams.
Suddenly, she discovers that she is pregnant.
The society presents her with two optio
ns: the first
Arab 1
Khalid Arab
Mrs. Leanne Hennessy
ENGL 1010
18 November 2015
Legalizing Abortion
Abortion is one of the most controversial issues that lack grounds of agreement among
the two opposing sides. Abortion is a medical process through which a pregnancy is ended so
that it does not end up in the birth of a baby. It is also referred to as the termination of a
pregnancy (Berlatsky, 2011). The debate on abortion has been going on for a very long time. The
controversy around abortion is that there are those who are pro-life and those pro-choice. The
paper is an argument for abortion.
The first argument for abortion is that if it is made illegal, then there will be a danger of
unprofessional abortions that will put women at risk. Due to the illegal nature of abortions in
many countries, there are many women who die in the process of carrying out illegal abortions.
People end up performing illegal abortions and putting their lives in danger. If only abortions
were made legal, then the number of deaths due to illegal abortions will be reduced. The access
to abortions that are legal and performed professionally will reduce the number of maternal
injuries and deaths that are caused by illegal and unsafe abortions (Torr, 2006).
The second argument in support of abortion it involves considering the rights of a
woman. Abortion presents an option to women who would have otherwise been brought down
by being pregnant. Take a look at this scenario, a woman is caught up pursuing her dreams.
Suddenly, she discovers that she is pregnant. The society presents her with two options: the first
