Before I start, I just want to say that I understand that this is very touchy subject to be discussed. I know many of you will either share the same views as me or the total opposite. But I mean no offence to anyone here. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. I believe that no one can really truly understand the issue of abortion unless you have been in the situation of having one yourself. But I hope you will all be respectful and listen to my views on this sensitive topic.During the last twenty-five years, abortion has been one of the most heated topics being debated in the U.S. The only other topics that equal the abortion debate are race and war. Abortion is a discussion of human interaction where ethics, emotions and law come together. There are people that have different views of abortion but no matter what their view is, they fall under a thin line. There is the pro-choice and the pro-lifer. These are they only two categor ...view middle of the document...
In these situations abortion is an option in my opinion. Most abortions occur because contraception fails, because of a rape or because of a serious medical condition of the mother, which could lead to her death. In these situations abortion is often the only way that prevents the birth of an unwanted child or saves a mothers life.Many people believe that if a woman feels responsible enough to have sex, she needs to be responsible enough to deal with the consequences. In the world today pregnancy often has catastrophic effect on adolescents. They drop out of school, have nervous breakdowns, and even commit suicide. Research shows that it can be unsafe for young teenagers to go through with pregnancies; they can die because their bodies aren't mature enough. Many teenagers cannot provide the right conditions for raising a child for they are still children themselves. The effects of having a baby can result in an end in a future career, meaning that there is a high possibility of the mother and child living in poverty.There is also the issue of rape that has to be considered when we discuss the importance for woman having a right to safe and legal abortions. It seems obvious to most people that they shouldn't force a woman who has become pregnant as a result form being raped to give birth to the baby. If the mother gives birth to the baby she might be unable to bear the psychological trauma of the event and so getting the abortion would prevent her that grief.In reality most woman are hopefully smart enough to realize that abortions are a serious matter. Each time an abortion is performed the woman's body is destroyed. Her reproductive system gets broke down and eventually she may become sterile. Most women understand that abortions are not to be taken lightly. It is a horrible experience for one to go through. It effects the woman emotionally as well a physically. As a woman I agree that I, and only I, should make the decision to have an abortion or to not have one. Bottom line is it is a women's choice. A women's right to choose is a very precious right and needs to remain and get respect.
