so my little cousin is in a debate and shes supposed to argue the con side of abortion and she needs facts.
this isnt a poll if you are for/against abortion.
we need facts and the source where you got them (and not personal beliefs)
thank you so much.
2007-10-25 12:35:08 · 15 answers · asked by love_always 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Um... keeping abortion legal deprives men and our society of their "right" to keep women as eternal baby-making slaves??
2007-10-26 23:01:57 · answer #1 · answered by Elizabeth J 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sorry phil! this is a biological question and doesnt have to be a battle of beliefs.forget opinions! get the facts! if you don't know the facts then how can you tell anyone the should get an abortion? think your smart? what is a partial birth abortion?...
can't tell me without looking it up can ya?
check out www.lifesite.net/abortiontypes/
it's a different way of saying that the entire baby is delivered ecsept for the head.... ill let you read the rest for yourself!
1st step- get informed
2nd step- get an opinion
good luck in da debate! lolv!
wtf is elizabeth j talkng about? has she ever seen how violen these doktors are? i think having a baby is a risk that comes with having sex. i'm sorry. i know you said no opinions but that is ridiculous. im a girl an i doo have da choice to not have sex or have sex, right. it's to late to when yur already prego. dont blame him when we give in.right? i mean even if he didnt give you a choice it doesnt mean you cant be a good mom or let another mom adopt yur baby. my mom an dad told me if yur not ready to have a baby den dont hav sex. ima baby makin moomma, ihope but not yet. saying yer a slave is jus blamin him. besidz id rather be a baby makin slav than a baby killer. you have no right... morally!!! who is lower in society the slav or the murderer. at least if killed a grown person they could fight you baack!
2007-10-26 02:30:32 · answer #2 · answered by Allie M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For this you may want to start with the Risks & Side Effects area of Planned Parenthood:
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/birth-control-pregnancy/abortion/risks-and-side-effects.htm
Starting an argument from a point that your opponent has already conceded is never a bad idea.
You may also want to read into sex-selective, eugenics, and other reasonings that people may have.
You should also spend a good amount of time looking into the arguments for abortion - chances are that your opponents will recite some of them.
2007-10-25 20:17:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how old your cousin is.
Go to this website and see for yourself. There is a lot of useful information on the site, but due the sensitive nature of the contents, it is not intended to be viewed by children.
There is very graphic footage of a live abortion.
www.silentscream.org
It's hard to answer this question without getting personal.
2007-10-25 19:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by Barkditch 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
this guy thinks it is all the womans fault that she gets pg. NO NO the man was there too. Abortion is legal up to 12 weeks and 14 in some states.
2007-10-25 19:44:14 · answer #5 · answered by Tonya B 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Hopefully some of this will help her debate....
Consider the Risks of Abortion
Side effects may occur with induced abortion, whether surgical or by pill. These include abdominal pain and cramping, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Abortion also carries the risk of significant complications such as bleeding, infection, and damage to organs. Serious complications occur in less than 1 out of 100 early abortions and in about 1 out of every 50 later abortions. Complications may include:
Heavy Bleeding - Some bleeding after abortion is normal. However, if the cervix is torn or the uterus is punctured, there is a risk of severe bleeding known as hemorrhaging. When this happens, a blood transfusion may be required. Severe bleeding is also a risk with the use of RU486. One in 100 women who use RU486 require surgery to stop the bleeding.
Infection – Infection can develop from the insertion of medical instruments into the uterus, or from fetal parts that are mistakenly left inside (known as an incomplete abortion). A pelvic infection may lead to persistent fever over several days and extended hospitalization. It can also cause scarring of the pelvic organs.
Incomplete Abortion - Some fetal parts may be mistakenly left inside after the abortion. Bleeding and infection may result.
Sepsis – A number of RU486 or mifepristone users have died as a result of sepsis (total body infection).
Anesthesia – Complications from general anesthesia used during abortion surgery may result in convulsions, heart attack, and in extreme cases, death. It also increases the risk of other serious complications by two and a half times.
Damage to the Cervix - The cervix may be cut, torn, or damaged by abortion instruments. This can cause excessive bleeding that requires surgical repair.
Scarring of the Uterine Lining – Suction tubing, curettes, and other abortion instruments may cause permanent scarring of the uterine lining.
Perforation of the Uterus - The uterus may be punctured or torn by abortion instruments. The risk of this complication increases with the length of the pregnancy. If this occurs, major surgery may be required, including removal of the uterus (known as a hysterectomy).
Damage to Internal Organs - When the uterus is punctured or torn, there is also a risk that damage will occur to nearby organs such as the bowel and bladder.
Death - In extreme cases, other physical complications from abortion including excessive bleeding, infection, organ damage from a perforated uterus, and adverse reactions to anesthesia may lead to death. This complication is rare, but is real.
Consider Other Risks of Abortion
Abortion and Preterm Birth:
Women who undergo one or more induced abortions carry a significantly increased risk of delivering prematurely in the future. Premature delivery is associated with higher rates of cerebral palsy, as well as other complications of prematurity (brain, respiratory, bowel, and eye problems).
Abortion and Breast Cancer:
Medical experts are still researching and debating the linkage between abortion and breast cancer. Here are some important facts:
Carrying your first pregnancy to full term gives protection against breast cancer. Choosing abortion causes loss of that protection.
A number of reliable studies have concluded that there may be a link between abortion and the later development of breast cancer.
A 1994 study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute found: “Among women who had been pregnant at least once, the risk of breast cancer in those who had experienced an induced abortion was 50% higher than among other women.”
Emotional and Psychological Impact:
There is evidence that abortion is associated with a decrease in both emotional and physical health. For some women these negative emotions may be very strong, and can appear within days or after many years. This psychological response is a form of post-traumatic stress disorder. Some of the symptoms are:
Eating disorders
Relationship problems
Guilt
Depression
Flashbacks of abortion
Suicidal thoughts
Sexual dysfunction
Alcohol and drug abuse
2007-10-25 19:47:05 · answer #6 · answered by carolinamom 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I also did this debate in High school only my teacher made us do the Pros as well as the Cons.
Some cons for this would be DEATH (for the mother)
Infections, You might not ever be able to have children again if it is not done correctly!
2007-10-25 19:42:23 · answer #7 · answered by jessica c 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Abortion does not give the child that is in the womb a chance at life. It is wrong and looked down upon by a lot of religions.
Some women use abortion as a type of birth control. They sleep with men and do not use protection and think nothing of it to go to the clinic as many as five times in their life to have an abortion.
A con against abortion is the nagging thought that a woman went to a clinic, had an abortion, and thus the world was prevented from seeing the birth of the only person capable of attaining a leadership role and initiating a peace accord between warring factions in the Middle East, thus preventing decades of strife and murder. A stable home life is not a guarantee of talent, and illegitimate children have shown themselves to be very bright on occasion, Lawrence of Arabia for one.
Another con, is that the child who never lived, may have invented a cure for cancer (had he lived). Think about that, if you’re for abortion, the next time you walk into a hospital to have a mysterious growth on your breast checked out.
Having an abortion always lessens your chances for having children later in life. Even though it doesn't happen to many women, you could be the one to miss out on your once in a life time chance to have your baby.
There are other options. You can give your baby up for adoption and give your child a chance at life.
If looked at at the religious aspect, God gave you the opportunity to have a baby for a reason, you should not throw that chance away.
If you laid down in the bed and weren't responsible, you should take responsibility for your actions and take care of the child you created. Abortion is the lazy way out.
If you have an abortion you will always wonder what if, and feel guilty for the rest of your life about the child you could have had.
2007-10-25 19:40:03 · answer #8 · answered by ig0tdabest 2 · 3⤊ 6⤋
Thats a tough one. I dont think there is a fact-based argument against it. Thats why the arguements against are always faith-based. They have to be since there are no facts to support opposing it.
2007-10-25 19:39:26 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
try doing your homework the old fashion way
2007-10-25 19:43:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋