The Pros And Cons Of Abortion

According to the article on Gallup.com, “How are polls conducted,” polls are conducted to gather data concerning individual’s opinions regarding topics such as politics, social issues, public policy, and religion. Gallup collects information by surveying a random sample of the population which represents the feelings and opinions of the population as a whole. Because their surveys considered “national polls,” they take great strides in ensuring every member of the population has equal chance of being represented in the sample. Gallup identifies the population it intends to represent and designs a means to gather the information.
Historically, the organization has found that reaching people in their homes via telephones calls is the best

Wade case. Abortion regulations vary throughout the United States with some states requiring parental permission, age limitations, and restrictions on late-term abortions (womenshistory.about.com). Supporters of legal abortions are called “pro-choice”; those opposed to the cause consider themselves “pro-life” (www.debate.org). These two groups disagree on various issues concerning the abortion topic. This paper will discuss some of the assumptions made by both sides of the

The fetus cannot exist without the mother and cannot be considered a separate entity. Sperm and eggs used for fertilization are potential human lives and are often thrown away. There are many children that are unwanted due to race, disability, or severe medical conditions. Pro-choice activists also assume teenagers who become mothers are more likely drop out of school, need public assistance, and raise the child as a single parent. Lastly, most abortions are performed in medical facilities by trained personnel with minimal complications (prochoice.org/).
In May 2011, Gallup.com published a survey which indicated there is still a great divide amongst Americans regarding the “pro-life,” “pro-choice” debate. Americans who considered themselves “pro-choice,” accounted for about 49% of the population and 45% considered themselves “pro-life.” The abortion debate is sure to continue for many years to come and the effects are lasting on both sides of the coin not only to the individual mother involved but the community as a