The Pros And Cons Of Abortion

Imagine you are a young woman in the 1940s borrowing $300 to obtain an unsafe abortion in a dirty, run-down bungalow. You are asked to remove nearly all of your clothing by a daunting man, and denied anesthetics. After the process, you realize that not only are you infertile, but the procedure was nearly fatal. This may seem like a rare occasion, but it happens every day to thousands of women attempting to abort an unwanted pregnancy (The Safety of Legal Abortion and the Hazards of Illegal Abortion 1-12). Not only does this demonstrate unsafe abortions as a result of low funds, but as a result of illegalization as a whole. Abortion remains a controversial topic, and unlike other modern controversial topics, abortion lacks a significant generation gap (Winiewski, Mary). …show more content…
Roe vs. Wade, a historical court case marking a success for the pro-choice, deemed a law banning abortions unless saving the life of the mother unconstitutional. Norma L. McCorvey, a Dallas resident, who couldn’t afford to travel out of state to terminate her pregnancy in a safe medical environment, claimed this law violated her rights, and in turn, changed history for future mothers (McBride). However, though this event opened up the minds of “pro-lifers” all over the world, pro-choice individuals continue struggling for easier access to the procedure. Though it might seem unnecessary, the legalization and reduction of restrictions and delays to abortion will save lives, lower health risks, and save the financial situations of future