Abortion, a constant battle between “pro-life” and “pro-choice,” has carried over since the 1820s when the first set of abortion laws were established. Through court cases, the topic is has been debated and re looked at time and time again. Religion, different in every case, has also had an influence on some as to what ‘side’ they are on. The debate on when life begins has also played an impact as well as who has the right choose. Abortion is one of the most controversial topics inside the United States.
A group of people, who are "pro choice," have spoke out on the topic of abortion. "Personhood begins after a fetus becomes "viable" (able to survive outside the womb) or after birth, not at conception" (procon.org). Having an abortion early on does not hurt the fetus, it is considered a very safe procedure. Pro choice activists believe a woman should have the right to choose whether she wants to continue or end the pregnancy. "...Not everybody can - or should - take on [having a …show more content…
They believe that "life begins at conception, so unborn babies are human beings with a right to life" (procon.org). Pro life activists suggest other options if you are incapable of raising a child on your own. "Adoption is clearly a viable alternative that does not punish the child for existing" (kialo.com). They fight for all abortions to be illegal in the United States in hopes to protect the innocent. "States may regulate abortions so as to protect the health of the mother and the life of the fetus, and may outlaw abortions of "viable" fetuses." (thirteen.org). Some states make it more difficult to receive an abortion. For instance,"...Pennsylvania, sought to circumvent Roe by imposing procedural hurdles upon women seeking abortions" (thirteen.org). Pro life activists argue that "if [a] women [becomes] pregnant, [she] should accept the responsibility that comes with producing a child"
A group of people, who are "pro choice," have spoke out on the topic of abortion. "Personhood begins after a fetus becomes "viable" (able to survive outside the womb) or after birth, not at conception" (procon.org). Having an abortion early on does not hurt the fetus, it is considered a very safe procedure. Pro choice activists believe a woman should have the right to choose whether she wants to continue or end the pregnancy. "...Not everybody can - or should - take on [having a …show more content…
They believe that "life begins at conception, so unborn babies are human beings with a right to life" (procon.org). Pro life activists suggest other options if you are incapable of raising a child on your own. "Adoption is clearly a viable alternative that does not punish the child for existing" (kialo.com). They fight for all abortions to be illegal in the United States in hopes to protect the innocent. "States may regulate abortions so as to protect the health of the mother and the life of the fetus, and may outlaw abortions of "viable" fetuses." (thirteen.org). Some states make it more difficult to receive an abortion. For instance,"...Pennsylvania, sought to circumvent Roe by imposing procedural hurdles upon women seeking abortions" (thirteen.org). Pro life activists argue that "if [a] women [becomes] pregnant, [she] should accept the responsibility that comes with producing a child"