The right to an abortion has been controversial for over 60 years. According to Michael Taylor, the executive director of the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment, it was the 1950s when some groups “began urging the overturn or modification of existing laws”. During the 19th century states passed their own laws, making abortion after 20 weeks a felony. Over time, more restrictions were put on abortion. Personally, I think that women have rights and a choice to decide if they want to have children or not. With the current presidential race, there has been some questionable comments on women’s abortions rights, such as making it illegal and even having punishments for those who manage to get them.
Some may say that abortion violates the right of children to be born, others say women have the right to control their own bodies. On March 30, GOP front-runner, Donald Trump, had an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, where he stated that he was pro-life, with exceptions, and that women who manage to get them should receive an undecided punishment. Trump always seems to let whatever bullshit he thinks come …show more content…
Most of those who oppose religion say that it is a violation of the fetus’ human rights but there is no exact definition of when a human life begins, it is usually a religious belief or a philosophical opinion. Most say that there are other options other than abortion, such as adoption, but that makes it seem like a woman is just trying to get out of raising the baby which is not always the case. Pregnancy and giving birth can cause many health issues to the fetus and the mother. “Pregnancy complications are the sixth most common cause of death for women between the ages of 20 and 34.” says Seth Millstein in How To Argue Pro Choice: 11 Arguments Against Abortion Access,
Some may say that abortion violates the right of children to be born, others say women have the right to control their own bodies. On March 30, GOP front-runner, Donald Trump, had an interview with MSNBC’s Chris Matthews, where he stated that he was pro-life, with exceptions, and that women who manage to get them should receive an undecided punishment. Trump always seems to let whatever bullshit he thinks come …show more content…
Most of those who oppose religion say that it is a violation of the fetus’ human rights but there is no exact definition of when a human life begins, it is usually a religious belief or a philosophical opinion. Most say that there are other options other than abortion, such as adoption, but that makes it seem like a woman is just trying to get out of raising the baby which is not always the case. Pregnancy and giving birth can cause many health issues to the fetus and the mother. “Pregnancy complications are the sixth most common cause of death for women between the ages of 20 and 34.” says Seth Millstein in How To Argue Pro Choice: 11 Arguments Against Abortion Access,