How can abortion be a woman's right if it involves another life?

Question

The life of an unborn child? There is clearly something wrong here.
How do women live after having abortions? There are so many avenues these days, especially in the West, where women can get help, I just can't imagine how someone could have an abortion.
There's even adoption!

Oh yes Tracey, I have carried a pregnancy to term. ANd it was anything but hell. I loved my little baby from the word go, and he wasn't planned!

Answer 1

Bringing a slightly nerdy point of view into this argument, bear with me.

In Einstein's Universe, defined by the laws of general and specific relativity, time cannot exist.

That's right, time is only an illusion created by the warping of space by matter.

Because time does not exist, to kill an infant baby while still in the womb is the same thing as killing an adult human, which the baby would have become had it not been killed.

Since killing adults is currently against the law and killing future adults is not, we have got a problem.

Honestly, I would not have a problem with abortion if murder was legalized. As it stands, murder is illegal. Since murder is illegal, so is abortion.

Also, a popular theory is that a fetus goes through all the evolutionary phases before it becomes human. i.e. it is a fish first, then a lizard, then a monkey, then a human.

As it turns out, this theory is totally and completely false, the theory has been debunked by every real unbiased scientist, but it is still perpetuated by pro-death politicians.

In short, Science is not on the side of abortion. The only way to legalize abortion is to legalize murder.

(p.s. I do believe that anti-abortionists should be willing to adopt. Sadly I am not old enough.)

Answer 2

once you die, how does your soul leave your physique? With the final breath it takes while does the soul enter the physique? The question you're asking does not have an answer, and that i'm sorry which you will in no way understand. despite the fact that it extremely is a controversy of non-public opinion as to while existence starts, and if a fetus is definitely alive. With scientific equipment, we can save a physique alive medically, yet as quickly as all purposes end of course, that man or woman is now no longer alive, the physique is in basic terms being saved from decay. A mom's physique is that device till the fetus is doable, and that's the place you get the abortion argument while does existence initiate. I had an abortion, and that i'm high quality. does that propose that i'm heartless and a terrible man or woman, no it does not. despite the fact that it does propose that i made my own determination in step with my ideals and history. and what approximately all of those infants that the state has to pay for in Foster care? the place are those families that so desperately choose infants? or is it that they simply choose "kind new"?? perhaps I certainly have given you some stuff to think of approximately'!!!

Answer 3

Well what are you going to do. . . Have the kid and when it gets old enough be like "do you wish mommy had aborted you?" if yes take out a gun and kill it. Seriously I feel like your question hasn't been thought through.

I believe in abortion over adoption. *note: I'm not intending to slam anyone who has given a baby up for adoption or adopted a baby. Or even women who have had abortions* The reason for this thinking. . . I think that every baby should be born into love. That's A. B. . . . There are more then likely THOUSANDS of kids that are put in the system and moved around from home to home until they're 18 and thrown out of the system. A lot of those people don't have support from anyone, so a lot of them don't make a very good life for themselves. C. A lot of kids are lost in the system each year. And are forgotten about. How many times do you hear on the news about kids who were mistreated and forgotten to be checked up on so the kids died due to the mistreatment of the foster parents.

I believe that, yes, it is a woman's right. I don't believe abortion should be used as a method of birth control. But i don't think that children should be having babies (ie less then 16/17 although 18 IS the legal age). Am I saying they should be forced to have an abortion. . . not really but they certainly can't raise a baby. You can't even get a job until 15.

Do I think I could have an abortion? No, but I believe that some women deserve to have the option. If her life is in danger. If she was raped. If she is to young and not ready to raise a baby. (in a perfect world she wouldn't have had sex) and then in that case it's a one time only thing because as I said above abortions shouldn't be treated as a form of birth control.

How can we reduce unwanted pregnancies, unplanned pregnancies, and abortions? Simple! Education. We should spend more time educating young people about "Safe Sex" (granted there is no such thing just safer sex). If you agree I strongly encourage you to write your congressmen and women and school bored. Let's get something started people! Let's start a reform. . . a revolution. . . A CHANGE in our school system to protect our youth! For some girls and boys it's to late but we can still save some.

Good Luck In all you do. And bless you.

Answer 4

Well I do agree that I could never have an abortion. However, I do see why others do and quite frankly am glad they do. No child should be brought into a world where they are not wanted or able to be cared for. The large majority of the people that have abortions do not see the unborn child as a child, but as an embryo so it's hard to argue that perspective.
As far as adoption goes...its a pretty horrid thing these days. There are some successful ones, but it is extremely hard for many people to qualify. A lady I work with works with children with special needs every day. Her and her husband are extremely kind people and make about 100k a year. They are very stable and have been married 8 years. However they are unable to adopt because she is on blood pressure medicine. Do you know what they alternative is to her and millions of other willing and capable couples not being able to adopt? There are already millions of children bouncing around from foster home to foster home? Do we need more? Is that what you think we need? Do you know the effects of this on children? Though there are wonderful foster parents out there, it is no secret that there is a huge need for a reform.
Also a large majority of adoptions are white infants with no obvious developmental disabilities. This greatly limits the number of adoptions.
Not to mention the effects of illegal abortion, outlawing it would cause.

I see your point, I agree with you on a personal level. I love children, I feel they are blessed and am inspired by their optimistic attitude and enthusiasm for nearly everything they come in contact with. However, on a social level, abortion does benefit out society.

Answer 5

wow, by these statments I feel bad for all of you,
Your question is one of the most sensative because simply not all women are the same.
Granted I never had an abortion I did have miscarry and to me it felt the same as an abortion.
Now the basis with your questions how do women have the right to make that choice, the same right we have when we tell them to go to there rooms, or to pick up there toys.
We're there mothers there in our stomache and we have the right to make the choice to supply or not to supply.
And its not something that is easy to decide. some people live with regrett for that choice others feel good because they knew at that time wasnt right.
Just like i knew that it was right and I miscarried!
You talk about avenues there not the best, and being a single mom is never easy and it really does depend in what state your in, for example California will supply some needs but nothing for you to go to school nothing for you to really be capable to live and have your child live, due to taxes.
But in Utah, there supplies to go to school further your chances on a career with your child but the living will be up to you.
So please Ladies keep in mind its not up to you decide why we do things we do for each other but our selves, we just do it. And if it wasnt for options that thankfully we have like abortion where in certain places are over rated with kids and not enough parents, or adoption where you if you cant have a child it gives you a chance. But also its yours no one else decision to make whether thats right or wrong we make that choice and later on we live with that conciseqence of our actions. and thats life and thats okay to do because we as a mother as a women have that right to do. .......

Answer 6

The difference between a wanted and unwanted pregnancy is like the difference between consensual sex and rape. One is an expression of love, the other is the most fundamental violation possible. In fact, forcing a woman to carry a pregnancy to term against her will is even worse, IMO, than rape. It's nine months of physical hell. It's nine months of physical and hormonal changes that can threaten her life if she's particularly unlucky, and that leave permanent scars behind. It's also nine months of people telling her how wonderful it is and how happy she should be. There is nothing more cruel and inhumane than that.

As for how women live after having abortions - very well, thank you. The procedure is about as painful physically as a bad case of menstrual cramps. And if you didn't want to be pregnant in the first place, knowing that it's over is a relief. If you are conflicted about abortion then obviously you will have problems, and probably shouldn't have had the abortion and should have found alternatives. But for most women it's not psychologically destructive. In fact, it's emotionally healthier than being forced to carry an unwanted child.

Answer 7

How is some strangers life your business? why do some pro-lifers make it their mission to poke their nose into the medical and personal affairs of others?

how do women live after having abortions? well it depends on the woman, but most of the ones that i know are quite content and happy being childless, or with the children that they were ready for. The adoption system is overflowing with children that no one wants, and believe it or not, not all women want to carry a pregnancy to term, and some cant. We dont all want to be mothers.

how can dictating what another sovereign human being does with their body your right? why do you think that you should have the right to force someone else to do something against their will?

Answer 8

Unfortunately that's just the way the world is.
The woman is in a difficult predicament herself and because it's her body, she has the right do as she pleases in that regard.
Unfortunately, the baby has no rights nor does the father and that is why there is so much controversy surround this subject.
Personally and frankly, with my first child I fell pregnant by accident, I was irresponsible. But I thought 'Why should an innocent baby suffer because of my irresponsibility?'
I need to grow up and take responsibility for my actions.
So I continued with this unwanted pregnancy and devoted my life to my child. After he was born, he wasn't 'unwanted' anymore and now is going on 10 years of age. There have been no regrets.
Of course, I cannot dictate to others how they should live their lives, but am just giving an example of how an unwanted pregnancy really did turn out to be a blessing. Cheers :)

Answer 9

You bring such an interesting point. It has always amazed me that people say that it is the woman's own body she's making a decision about when she kills or have killed her unborn child. I wonder what would be said if she were allowed to kill her "man" when she did not want him. Isn't it her right to choose ? Is the so-called man better than an unborn child? If so, how, pray tell?....O well...and about rape...my daughter has a daughter because she was violently raped and the name of the child's father is not even known. Our grand daughter is 2 and1/2 and the joy of all our lives. Yes the trauma was trauma. The birth of the child was a blessing. We believe if my daughter had not been left with this beautiful gift, she would feel so much more aweful. The baby affirms her self-worth in so many ways...Can abortion affirm anyone's self-worth? We are also glad that her 10-year old autistic brother has his little sister now. He feels she is his one true friend. She is very smart and a real accepting playmate for him. When one sees her, they see nothing associated with evil...it seems that she is a whole other issue. We are so thankful for her. She brings so much joy into my daughter's life.

Answer 10

Well first of all, the "baby" can't think and talk for itself. And it can't make the decision. I myself, don't think abortion is wrong. The baby is a fetus, thus it is not murder. If you had the baby, you would have to make it a closed adoption. If you didn't and you saw your child later in life. He/she would asked why he/she was put up for adoption. And naturally you can't say it was an "accident" And I would want to be able to see my baby later in life. I would miss it too much. It's not murder. If you think about it, it's better for it.

Answer 11

In MY opinion, women should have the choice of abortion, but I personally believe that there should be more of an emphasis for the female to not have the abortion and give the child child up for adoption once it is born to a couple who is not able to have a child together.