Many of us have friends, family members and loved ones that has had to make a life detrimental decision. For many, these decisions may have ultimately led to an unwarranted abortion. For some of us this abortion decision may have been provoked by peer influence while others may have been parental fears. The decision to abort life may be life challenging and should be left to the woman to determine the best fit for her life. Let’s examine through the eyes of Latia Lee, a Pro-choice woman who chose abortion rather than life.
Latia was a sixteen year old sophomore when she found out she was pregnant and this forced her to make a life altering decision. Latia was young, attending school, and living in her mother’s home. Latia didn’t have a job …show more content…
What is my mother going to say?” Latia explained as she expressed how horrible she felt after the abortion. Latia was sure that her mother would lose all faith in her and later abandon her however; Latia knew she had to get rid of the child. Latia felt as if it is not easy raising a child when your foundation is not stable enough to sustain a fair life. Although it is equally as hard giving away your child, Latia acted upon what she believed was right for the wellbeing of herself and the child as well. Latia strongly believes a woman knows what is in the best interest of oneself and child to be. Latia also feels as though if one is financially incapable of managing one’s own personal life, it is unlikely that one will be able to provide for another human life. Latia’s rationale has been based upon what is considered to be a Pro-choice …show more content…
The debate for women’s abortion rights produced two parties that would certainly distinguish the individuals who supported them from those who undoubtedly did not. Those known as prochoice advocates argue that any pregnant woman should be in complete control of any decision she feel is in her best interest. According to Webster’s dictionary, it is suggested that someone who is a prochoice advocate believes that a pregnant woman should have the right to choose abortion rather than life and therefore outweigh the option of life claimed by the developing human being. A prochoice advocate believes not only is it a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion, but also believes that it is a woman’s constitutional right. The fourteenth amendment of the constitution supports citizens of the United States and it proposes that no one can be deprived of life, liberty, or property without consent from the law. The fourteenth amendment supported women and their abortion decisions because it is implied that no one can be dispossessed due to the decisions they make when pertaining to their property, or body. The fourteenth amendment was the foundation that would eventually support Roe v. Wade and the fight for a woman’s ultimate abortion