Abortion??

Question

What are your thoughts on Abortion?
Is it murder?
But under the right circumstances could it be right?
Are the permanent scars really worth it?
I am really interested in hearing other peoples point of views on this one.
I am writing a paper on abortion and I'd love to hear what you think.
Thanks.
(: Missy.

Answer 1

Abortion should be only between the woman, her doctor, and her god.

Answer 2

Personally, I cannot think of very many situations in which I would consider an abortion. That does not mean that I believe it should be illegal. I think abortion is possibly the most personal decision a woman (or a couple) can make, and I feel like our government is not competent or qualified to get involved in that decision. It should be legal, because making abortion illegal doesn't make it go away. Women still have them, and it's very difficult to prosecute them. The only thing it accomplishes is to endanger the lives of the women desperate enough to seek one in the first place. There are no statistics on how many women died when abortion was illegal, or what those women's stories were. But, in the grand scheme of things, it is a personal choice. I don't believe it should be used as birth control, but I don't think there are many women who would consider using it in that way, precisely because of the permanent scars it causes. Good luck with your paper!

Answer 3

What would happen if all the energy that is used to debate this topic were put forth to help women not ever be in a situation where they have to make this "choice."

It's a no win situation, either way. For many years after my abortion I could say I had no regrets. That has changed. With the birth of my son I began to see all that I had lost. I truly regret my abortion. That's my opinion and everyone has their own opinions and experiences.

Frederica Mathews Green once said, "A woman doesn't want an abortion like she wants an ice-cream cone or a Porsche, but like an animal caught in a trap who gnaws off it's own leg."

Answer 4

My personal short view on abortion is that if you're against it, don't have one.

Most of the debate on abortion centers around and depends on whether a fetus is a living human being. On one side of the argument, the fetus certainly has human DNA, and a lot of religious people would argue a human soul as well. On the other side, the fetus may be a _future_ human being, but in utero (especially in the early stages) it is just a large clump of cells with few if any of the defining physical characteristics of a human and absolutely none of the mental characteristics of thinking, feeling, sentience, or having any memories or experiences that defines us as individuals.

The debate is not an easy one, even though most everyone has a firm belief one way or the other. Because those against abortion regard the developing fetus as a full human being and those for abortion do not, the issue has been (I think) falsely divided into a strict black-or-white, for-or-against issue. I think the best chance for progress and dialogue on this issue would be for _both_ sides to realize that being a human being isn't an either/or thing, like turning on a light bulb. Rather, our humanity is something that develops gradually over time.

Indeed, though few people think that way, the law has in practice reached what I think is a mostly appropriate consensus view where abortion early in a pregnancy is OK, but late in the pregnancy it is not. A fetus in the 9th month is clearly pretty close to being a baby, while a fertilized zygote in the 1st month is clearly nothing but a very small clump of cells. In line with this, a majority of people support abortion early in a pregnancy, with support declining the further along a pregnancy is. I think very few people support abortion in the 8th or 9th months.

As for your question, "Are the permanent scars really worth it," there is no firm yes or no answer to that either. For all women an abortion is a serious thing to consider, but I think it's a pretty big stretch to think that it "permanently scars" all or even most of those who have one, especially in the early stages. Whether an abortion is "worth it" is something that each woman needs to decide on her own. Contrary to the popular view of many anti-abortionists, having an abortion is seldom done merely because the baby would be an inconvenience. Often there are other very serious issues and circumstances involved.

Answer 5

I think you have to be an absolutist on this issue. If you think it's murder, then under NO circumstance could it be right.
Most women that I know that have had them do not have any regrets. I think sometimes regret and "scars" come from society making them feel as though they did something wrong. It's a very personal decision and no one has the right to judge. And since it's your own body, I don't think anyone should be able to tell you what to do or not to do with it. I feel it should be legal. And I especially think that no man should have a say so in making the laws-the woman carries the burden, physcially and mentally, it should souly be left up to her.

Answer 6

I couldn't tell you what is right or wrong. It isn't up to anyone to really decide. All I know is that if I was pregnant and not ready to be a mom and I couldn't take care of my child the way that child should be, then I wouldn't have the baby. However, I'm being more responsible and not getting pregnant to start with, but there are lots of different scenarios for people and different reasons why they want an abortion. There really isn't right and wrong with anything in the world, for the fact that there are many variables that can influence how we perceive things.

Answer 7

In my opinion, in such cases where the woman's health would be at risk then there should be a system where the decision is taken away from the woman, the doctors make the choice for her. My friend had many many problems with her pregnancy, she spent from the day the pregnancy was confirmed to a week after the baby was born in bed, being cared for. She got pregnant again and was quite happy to risk the same thing happening, the doctors left the decision up to her. She decided to go ahead with the pregnancy, at 16 weeks of the pregnancy it was picked up that the baby had died inside her. Another week in hospital. Then she got pregnant again same thing this time at 14 weeks, another week in hospital. Then again things went wrong from 9 weeks this time she was confined to bed, at 10 weeks she miscarried, The last pregnancy she got to 12 weeks. I think in her case when they knew that her care would be a drain on the NHS, it should be made the doctors decision, she has got one child, some women aren't that fortunate.
I think young girls who see abortion as a means of contraceptive, should be fitted with a coil whether they want it or not, or they should be forced to have some other sort of contraception that doesn't rely on them taking it everyday.

Answer 8

I'm pro choice but anti abortion. Personally I couldnt get one if my boyfriend and I were to get pregnant but I completely understand that there are way to many exceptions as to why a woman might need one. It isnt all black and white. I dont believe the government has any right to regulate something like that unless they have more aid for single mothers, people who are financially unstable or to young parents.

Answer 9

I would personally not have an abortion but I would not shun anyone who has one. I believe that if you do not believe in abortions then you should not have one, if you don't believe in killing animals do not wear fur. I do not agree with people who protest outside of abortion clinics and denouncing the women who have them.

Answer 10

i believe its the persons choice, and anyone who has never been in that position should shut their mouths and not look down on other people for it, its none of their damn business, i have been in that position, and i got an abortion, it was about a year ago and i feel a little guilty about it now that i look back on it, but i believe it was the right thing for me to do, i knew i couldnt take care of it and if i kept it i couldnt give it up for adoption, and it would never get the life it deserved.... if anyone has a problem with me for it they can shove it....

Answer 11

i did a psychological report about abortion. and, surprisingly, the result was, people favored it.
the top reasons were:

1. they would rather have their child dead rather than have it experience the suffering of this world. - simply, they don't have the capacity to provide them their basic needs. so they just kill it.

2. "they will die of hunger anyway, I'd rather kill it now than to see my child suffer in front of me" - a woman that i have interviewed. she aborted all her 4 children. the true reason behind this statement is the intolerable guilt.

3. they are afraid of stigma from other people.

4. unwanted pregnancy - some were raped, or forced to copulate with someone resulting to pregnancy. one of the strongest reason for abortion.

personally, i am against abortion. but we have to be realistic. there are profound reasons behind the act of abortion.