In Rachel Smith’s essay, “Abortion, Right and Wrong,” she analyzes a controversial topic in America. Smith analyzes how the pro-life and pro-choice movements are too extreme for her to support either side and how “theory collides with reality,” when speaking about abortion. Ultimately, Smith poses her thesis as a question, “Why can we not view abortion as one of those anguished decisions in which human beings struggle to do the best they can in trying circumstances?” One of Smith’s main reasons for why she cannot call herself pro-life or pro-choice is because “both groups present themselves in absolutes.” In regards to the pro-life movement, Smith finds herself more secluded when individuals advocate for the overturn of Roe v. Wade or when
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Though, I am left with a dilemma that Smith alludes to throughout her essay. When and under what circumstances it 's acceptable to use violence to protect the innocent and put a stop to injustice? Just like Smith, I firmly believe that we don’t live in a Utopian world. Therefore, it is hard for me to truly say that my religious views fall under the pro-life mindset. There is no doubt in my mind that there isn’t someone out there greater than myself looking over me. But in this essay, Smith is not talking about an all-seeing God shaming you for an abortion or one’s relationship with Him. Smith is addressing how the of topic abortion can’t be explained through a single movement. In my response, I will present, expand, and respond to the points Smith analyzed in her essay, “Abortion, Right, and Wrong.” Before I respond, I will always present Smith’s idea and viewpoint on the topic. Then, I will respond with my own thoughts and how I relate to her assumptions on the point being …show more content…
She says, “No women can forget a pregnancy, no matter how it ends.” Before stating that, Smith explains how the pro-choice group negates this idea and almost acts like nothing happened. Whereas, the pro-life movement “wants to value and protect the unborn life so stringently, but not life already born.” The first statement reminds me that I can support people who have had an abortion and remind them that they have dignity and can be fruitful members of society. Whereas in the second statement, I’m reminded that public policy leaders need to work together in order for every person to have an equal opportunities as well as substantial support to obtain quality food, shelter, clothing, and medical
Though, I am left with a dilemma that Smith alludes to throughout her essay. When and under what circumstances it 's acceptable to use violence to protect the innocent and put a stop to injustice? Just like Smith, I firmly believe that we don’t live in a Utopian world. Therefore, it is hard for me to truly say that my religious views fall under the pro-life mindset. There is no doubt in my mind that there isn’t someone out there greater than myself looking over me. But in this essay, Smith is not talking about an all-seeing God shaming you for an abortion or one’s relationship with Him. Smith is addressing how the of topic abortion can’t be explained through a single movement. In my response, I will present, expand, and respond to the points Smith analyzed in her essay, “Abortion, Right, and Wrong.” Before I respond, I will always present Smith’s idea and viewpoint on the topic. Then, I will respond with my own thoughts and how I relate to her assumptions on the point being …show more content…
She says, “No women can forget a pregnancy, no matter how it ends.” Before stating that, Smith explains how the pro-choice group negates this idea and almost acts like nothing happened. Whereas, the pro-life movement “wants to value and protect the unborn life so stringently, but not life already born.” The first statement reminds me that I can support people who have had an abortion and remind them that they have dignity and can be fruitful members of society. Whereas in the second statement, I’m reminded that public policy leaders need to work together in order for every person to have an equal opportunities as well as substantial support to obtain quality food, shelter, clothing, and medical