Essay On Misinformation On Abortion

Misinformation on Abortion “Ripping a baby out at 9 months is horrible, and Hillary wants that to be legal!” is a comment made by the Presidential elect Donald Trump during the last presidential debate that has the taken the internet by storm. Trump made this comment on live television with millions of viewers, giving him the platform to misinform a massive audience on late-term abortions. Using rhetoric about this medical procedure is what perpetuates stereotypes. Unraveling these hyperboles will help citizens learn what a late-term abortion truly entails while allowing them to make a better-informed decision about women’s healthcare. Due to much political and cultural misinformation, around later-termed abortions, there remains a lot of fear, stigma, and confusion around what they are and who gets them. Regardless of pro-choice or pro-life opinions, the misinformation spread across all media outlets is harmful to everyone. For example, a mother that …show more content…
Stigmas and false information can easily be spread and create a domino effect. It goes from one to another, to hundreds to thousands within a few hours. These thousands of people could have the ability to vote or weigh in on the legality of abortion. Without having a complete understanding of all procedures and laws, they could vote against more than abortion. They could be voting against a women’s civil right to be in control of her own reproductive system. In regards to comments like Donald Trump’s, the legality for late term abortions has already been mandated by government. Using this harmful rhetoric, he pushes viewers to outlaw abortions completely. It is the duty of the government to help preserve and uphold the rights of all citizens, not dismantle them. Regardless of views on abortion, it is crucial that healthcare rights of women is preserved. Protect the rights to abortions, protect the rights of