something that I am for, not against. I was raised as a Christian and I believe that, “thou shalt not kill” however, there are circumstances in our lives that cause us to believe differently. Life is about making choices and our maker and society gives us the freedom to choose. It is because of these choices that we will make a decision as to if we are ethically right or wrong. This is because regardless of what people may believe abortion is neither right nor wrong. It is the matter of a personal
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Abortion: Pro-Life versus Pro-Choice ENGL 135, Composition Abortion: Pro-Life versus Pro-Choice Abortion is when a woman’s pregnancy is surgically terminated through the use of surgical methods or medication (Planned Parenthood, 2014). The risks associated with having an abortion are excessive bleeding which can result in death, damage to the cervix, and damage to the womb which can lead to inability to have children in the future (NHS.uk, 2014). Abortion is a very controversial topic that everyone
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capable of normal growth.” 1 These pro-life believers do not support the idea of induced abortion and believe it should be illegal. Many of these supporters do not know that if abortion were illegal they would still be performed, unfortunately by an uneducated staffs. Over 70 thousand maternal deaths occur every year because of unsafe abortions1. These women die, so the idea of supporting pro-life is contradictory, this is why the nation should be pro-choice. Pro-choice believers support the right to
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11/02/2014 Taboo of Abortion: Who is right? The life of an embryo depends on differences in societies and cultures, along with morals and beliefs. However, these alone cannot prove when an embryo is actually a person. With a mixture of all, people determine how and when an embryo develops into a human being. Although the variety provides different insights, it also cause controversy amongst opponents. Thus the birth of pro-choice and pro-life is born, both competing on each side of the controversy
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“Pro-choice Abortion” Abortion has been one of the biggest controversies of all time. Many people believe it is immoral and even consider it to be murder. The definition of abortion is; “The termination of pregnancy by the removal or expulsion from the uterus of a fetus or embryo prior to being capable of normal growth.” 1 These pro-life believers do not support the idea of induced abortion and believe it should be illegal. Many of these supporters do not know that if abortion were illegal they
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(dictionary.com). However, if only the debate over the abortion issue was as easy as the definition listed above. However, similar to most things in life, a statement or opinion is never right nor wrong, but simply left open for clarification. Those who are against abortion believe that abortion is the murder of innocent human beings who aren’t given a chance at life and the ability to function as a normal individual. However, those who are for abortion believe that it is a women’s right to choose what she
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Most of everybody can agree that life is a gift. Our conscious makes us be afraid of death and even makes us believe we want to live forever. As life is very short and our stay in this life is brief, we all have had good times which we reflect on and often bring a smile to our face. We cherish good times; love our families, our kids, and significant other. Making us feel a sense of acceptance. When it comes to abortion we have a different opinion regarding right and wrong and often lead to disagreements
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procedure a "fundamental right" on Jan. 22, 1973. Proponents, identifying themselves as pro-choice, contend that choosing abortion is a right that should not be limited by governmental or religious authority, and which outweighs any right claimed for an embryo or fetus. They say that pregnant women will resort to unsafe illegal abortions if there is no legal option. Opponents, identifying themselves as pro-life, contend that personhood begins at conception, and therefore abortion is the immoral killing
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vs. Wade case. Now, forty years later, the dispute between supporters (pro-choice) and opposers (pro-life) of legalized abortions is at its peak. Being a member of the pro-choice movement has led me to question why my opposing American Citizens call themselves “pro-lifers” instead of “anti-abortionists”. The ethical issue of the abortion controversy has spiked many questions involving pro-lifer’s opinions on “supporting life”, when they oppose Universal Healthcare, are all for the cruel and unusual
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women die making the idea of pro-life extremely contradictory. The government should not be able to make medical decisions for women in America. Pro-choice is necessary in America so women who have life threatening conditions due to their pregnancy or are victims of sexual crimes are given reproductive freedom. Women who are victims of rape or incest should not be forced to carry out a pregnancy. Pro-choice means that all women should have the right to make their own choice when it comes to their body
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