Satirical Essay On Abortion

Abortion in America has always been a topic of controversy since the beginning of its time. An ongoing debate on whether Abortion is ethical or should be legal has not only shaped the minds of citizens around America but the policies that are created by lawmakers. Currently, Abortion is legal in all 50 states but each state has its own set of policies that apply to abortion. However, certain requirements or standards are set to make the process of abortion longer such as waiting periods or only allowing an abortion to take place within a specific timeframe. Women must abide by these laws or can face criminal charges. Activists for abortion or reproductive rights argue these certain policies are unreasonable and biased by those who composes these laws. They believe these lawmakers are biased due to their own personal agendas and religious beliefs. On the latter, these …show more content…
This will require to increase the access to comprehensive sex education and affordable birth control. These policies are aimed to reduce the number of abortions in America but while placing these regulations on abortions and women's bodies- it also denies their constitutional rights. Abortion continues to be on the top of some with lawmaker's agendas and the policies will constantly change. Even in our current administration in the Washington, the war on abortion continues to create new policies such as one sponsored by President Trump that criminalizes abortions that take place after 20 weeks. Activist convey this that abortions at 20 weeks are rare and if they take place they are due to health reason. The list of arguments between both sides on this topic is never-ending. Nevertheless, it poses the question- are these policies an attack on the number of abortions in America or women's