To say that the subject of abortion is polemic would be a great understatement to say the very least. The battle of abortion is one that has been fought repeatedly and tirelessly with no end. For some, the right to an abortion may oppose certain ethical, social, or legal issues that an individual may follow. However, those specific religions, ethnic groups, or associations with the same opposition to abortions are not by any means required to have an abortion. Groups that oppose abortions are entitled to peacefully protest their discontent however without substantial reasoning the anti or pro-abortion quarrel can only go so far. The right to have an abortion should remain a legal option because laws prohibition it prevents women from making
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Arguably, one of the largest cases made by most pro-choice bodies; is an abortion justified when the baby is a result from rape or incest. Studies have shown that victims of rape and incest male or female often experience forms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression, these can be very hard to cope with. Adding a baby into mix, especially a baby created during the fact would only continue to remind the victim the inhumane violence acted upon her. A counter argument could state that only around seven percent of all pregnancies were caused by rape and incest, however when added up, that still leads to about thirty-two thousand rape-related pregnancies a year. In addition to rape and incest there are also teen pregnancies to add into the equation. Contrary to popular belief, the rates of teen pregnancy in the United States has only gone up within the last five years. Teenagers who become parents at such a young age are likely to suffer serious consequences right alongside their children. Teen parents routinely drop out of their current level of education, and rely on welfare funds to live off. Less than two percent of all teen Moms acquire their college degree by the age of 30, this limits the number of career options for them and furthers them from a successful life (Thompson
Arguably, one of the largest cases made by most pro-choice bodies; is an abortion justified when the baby is a result from rape or incest. Studies have shown that victims of rape and incest male or female often experience forms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and depression, these can be very hard to cope with. Adding a baby into mix, especially a baby created during the fact would only continue to remind the victim the inhumane violence acted upon her. A counter argument could state that only around seven percent of all pregnancies were caused by rape and incest, however when added up, that still leads to about thirty-two thousand rape-related pregnancies a year. In addition to rape and incest there are also teen pregnancies to add into the equation. Contrary to popular belief, the rates of teen pregnancy in the United States has only gone up within the last five years. Teenagers who become parents at such a young age are likely to suffer serious consequences right alongside their children. Teen parents routinely drop out of their current level of education, and rely on welfare funds to live off. Less than two percent of all teen Moms acquire their college degree by the age of 30, this limits the number of career options for them and furthers them from a successful life (Thompson