The topic of abortion is one of the most controversial subjects in America today. Up until 1973, abortion was illegal in the United States. It wasn’t until the historic case of Roe vs. Wade when abortion was finally legalized nationwide. In this landmark case, the Supreme Court ruled that any woman has the right to terminate her pregnancy. Since the legalization of abortion, religious and conservative political entities have pushed all their efforts to make the process of getting an abortion more strenuous. This topic explores ethics and reasoning behind the two sides of abortion; pro-choice and pro-life. There are two main principles that can be associated with this topic; a woman’s privacy and the definition of life. There are certain consequences associated with each side. For example, if someone aborts a baby it might be considered barbaric and immoral to others because they still think that the unborn fetus is considered human, and if someone doesn’t abort a baby, the baby might grow up to have a suitable life because of the financial or emotional situation of the parents.
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A woman’s right to have an abortion can be viewed as ethical because it advocates their right to privacy and protects the well-being of rape victims; however, the legalization of abortion has sparked many issues about whether or not a fetus or an embryo is considered
A woman’s right to have an abortion can be viewed as ethical because it advocates their right to privacy and protects the well-being of rape victims; however, the legalization of abortion has sparked many issues about whether or not a fetus or an embryo is considered