Abortion is defined as: "the termination of pregnancy and expulsion of an embryo or of a fetus that is incapable of survival." However, if only the debate over the abortion issue was as simple as the definition provided above. Much like every aspect of human life, a statement is neither right nor wrong, but simply left open for interpretation. There is no black and white in life, only gray areas. Some issues tend to provide us more gray areas than others. Abortion is a
There has never been an issue which caused more disputes and conflicts within our country, than abortion. We can all agree that abortion is an incredibly complex issue. The opinion of the American people is also a lot more complex than “pro life” or “pro choice”. According to one poll that was conducted by a Christian organization, seventy-five percent of Americans believe in “pro life” theory. According to another poll, which was conducted by a state medical board, concluded that the majority of
When it comes to the issues of dying by abortion, euthanasia or the death penalty society views each issue passionately. As we look at the issues and as the circumstances change, society will dictate how it reacts. When it comes to abortion there are two complex opposing groups, pro-lifers and pro-choicers, each group think that their position is the right position. The pro-lifers argues that abortion is not acceptable, because the fetus a viable human being, having a distinctive life of its
request=13456 ABORTION Abortion is a complex question of rights, of the mother and the baby, as well as the many legal and moral issues that appear to be unresolvable. For many centuries the abortion issue has troubled people because it is a complex issue of "life" and who determines when life begins or ends. Strong opinions exist and are expressed by the "radical" pro-life people and the "radical" pro-life people who represent the two extreme views of abortion. The majority
Abortion Abortion is the induced termination of pregnancy before the embryo or fetus is capable of survival. This issue has created moral and social concern since the beginning of time. Individuals as well as the church, which is very influential on some people, have had to take a stand on either side of this controversial issue. There are many different views being taken on abortion making the decision of right or wrong that much more difficult to make. The act of aborting a fetus deals
Abortion has been a perplexing and controversial debate throughout society for centuries. It is so emotionally charged that we are quite often unable to clearly acknowledge all factors. Our society today attempts to portray the discussion to be two sided; to remain legal under all circumstances versus federally illegalizing abortion in all integrity. For this reason the issue remains so divided after decades of discourse. The right to an abortion should not be a discussion of morality nor of religious
of the abortion practice continues to divide the country. Both sides of the debate present two extremes: that it is a woman’s right to have an abortion anytime she so chooses or that abortion is murder and therefore always wrong. The film The Cider House Rules challenges the universality of the latter’s claim through a complex, ethical dilemma that personifies the abortion issue. The texts “Abortion in American History” and “The Moderate Roman Catholic Position on Contraception and Abortion” explore
Abortion - More Questions than Answers What is abortion? Is it the killing of a defense less child or is it the freedom of a woman. In the case of the latter, it is easy to see how abortion can be very beneficial for the mother. Perhaps she is a teenager who is too young and too scared for such an awesome responsi bility or perhaps she simply does not have the resources for or want another child. The situation becomes
Opposing Viewpoints on Abortion Abortion has been an issue of heated debate in the United States for numerous years. Legislation has ruled it legal to perform an abortion on any gestational age of an embryo or fetus. Some people agree with the law and consider themselves pro-choice. Others are completely against abortion and are pro-life. In addition to these two groups is another group who support abortion in the first half of pregnancy, but believe abortion should be banned for the
The Constitutional Issue of Abortion Three Works Cited Many people believe abortion is only a moral issue, but it is also a constitutional issue. It is a woman's right to choose what she does with her body, and it should not be altered or influenced by anyone else. This right is guaranteed by the ninth amendment, which contains the right to privacy. The ninth amendment states: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or