Adoption: The Flaws Of Abortion

The Flaws of Abortion The controversy continues to cause a divide between pro-life and pro-choice on the topic of abortion after the US Supreme Court’s decision in 1973 in the case of Roe v. Wade. Pro-choice believes that abortion should be a right with no limitations. They also believe that the rights installed in the Declaration of Independence cannot be claimed for an unborn child. Pro-life believes that abortion procedures are an act of killing a helpless human being. It seems unfair that abortion is legal because it lowers adoption rates which is unfortunate for those willing to adopt. Both side have visible variations in their arguments. But abortion is not the best option to address the problem of unwanted children nationwide because …show more content…
Abortion gives women the power of their own bodies. Many feel that it is there choice what they do with their children born or unborn. Abortion is a fundamental right declared by the US Supreme Court 1973. The decision stated that the Constitution gives "a guarantee of certain areas or zones of privacy," and that "This right of privacy... is broad enough to encompass a woman 's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy." However, on the other hand pro-choice also makes a point about the physical safety of the mothers. For example what if the mother’s life was in danger if she went through with the birth? Would abortion be acceptable then? In other cases where women have experienced incest or rape, it seem almost unfair that they should have to keep the child after such a traumatic event. Every time the mother would look at her child she would be reminded of the horrifying experience. Incest could cause the child to be mentally retarded or …show more content…
The Declaration of Independence is ignored and the right of an unborn is nonexistent. Abortion defies god’s word, there are multiple scriptures that are against the killing of a human being. Also people think it is acceptable to play god when deciding whether to keep a life or to get rid of it. Today’s America is consider the “Throwaway age” state The Pope. People are quick to consider the disposal of another. But abortion is also a right. This right encourages women to do what they want their bodies and determine what is the best option for them. Another good point would be that children should not have to come into the world feeling neglected and unwanted. The cons seem to outweigh the pros it is morally wrong, but without it where would we