How many of you have ever played a game of tug of war? In tug of war, each team picks a side, and pulls as hard as they can to attempt to get the opposing team members on their side. The argument of abortion is very similar to a game of tug of war. Two sides, two opinions, with the end goal of changing the opponent’s side. The information I could give you on abortion is extremely extensive, so for the sake of your attention spans, I'm going to be talking about three of the most pertinent pieces of information when it comes to abortion; what it is exactly, but more importantly, how it has changed throughout history, the political controversies and laws surrounding it, and also the two leading viewpoints on abortion; pro-life and pro-choice.
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To get a tighter grip on the political side, we will review what political party supports which side, and how bills are being passed in both the Senate and The House. Also, on the legality of abortion, including the requirements that make one form legal and another form illegal. Out of multiple court cases, one of the most well-known is Roe v. Wade, which I previously mentioned. Roe vs. Wade is often seen as a turning point in the public health policy due to its contribution to liberalizing abortion laws. In 1973, by signing this bill, the Supreme Court made it possible for women to get safe and legal abortions provided by trained medical professionals. According to an article from the National Abortion Federation on the history of abortion, there were two main reactions to the court case Roe vs. Wade; triumph and determination. Those who supported legal abortion had the feeling that their battle was won, while those who opposed it, felt the need to work on preventing any further federal or state funding towards the issue. One of the most common ways opponents express their opinion is by protesting. This is usually seen outside of clinics where abortions are performed, and even in front of federal buildings such as the White House. Roe vs. Wade was seen as a success by the Pro-choice supporters, and disliked by Pro-life supporters, but years down the road the Pro-life supporters find their victory. Just recently, a bill was passed through the Senate and The House of Representatives, called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This act bans late term abortions, or in other words, abortions that would occur after the second trimester. Republican Representative Kevin Cramer from North Dakota recently voted yes on the bill, and it will soon be passed along to the President to see if it will become a law. There have been more cases and bills than just the two I
To get a tighter grip on the political side, we will review what political party supports which side, and how bills are being passed in both the Senate and The House. Also, on the legality of abortion, including the requirements that make one form legal and another form illegal. Out of multiple court cases, one of the most well-known is Roe v. Wade, which I previously mentioned. Roe vs. Wade is often seen as a turning point in the public health policy due to its contribution to liberalizing abortion laws. In 1973, by signing this bill, the Supreme Court made it possible for women to get safe and legal abortions provided by trained medical professionals. According to an article from the National Abortion Federation on the history of abortion, there were two main reactions to the court case Roe vs. Wade; triumph and determination. Those who supported legal abortion had the feeling that their battle was won, while those who opposed it, felt the need to work on preventing any further federal or state funding towards the issue. One of the most common ways opponents express their opinion is by protesting. This is usually seen outside of clinics where abortions are performed, and even in front of federal buildings such as the White House. Roe vs. Wade was seen as a success by the Pro-choice supporters, and disliked by Pro-life supporters, but years down the road the Pro-life supporters find their victory. Just recently, a bill was passed through the Senate and The House of Representatives, called the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act. This act bans late term abortions, or in other words, abortions that would occur after the second trimester. Republican Representative Kevin Cramer from North Dakota recently voted yes on the bill, and it will soon be passed along to the President to see if it will become a law. There have been more cases and bills than just the two I