Abortion debate

In today's society there is constant debate on Abortion. The practice of deliberately ending a pregnancy is perhaps the most contentious issue in contemporary public culture, certainly in the US. Politically, the debate has become polarised between those who support a woman’s right to choose and those who against the fact of killing an unborn child. Abortion is one of today’s most contested moral issues, with many anti-abortionists taking an absolutist stand on the basis of the sanctity of…

Arguing the Moral Permissibility of Abortion When we stop to consider the moral permissibility of abortion, there are certainly no shortage of opinions. Don Marquis’ view of the moral permissibility is but just one. His attitude towards this topic leave little room for debate, “abortion is seriously morally wrong because he believes that “all humans, whatever their gender or race have the right to life. Therefore, most of those who think that abortion is permissible feel that a fetus is not a…

Abortion, simply by the reference of the term, can usher in heated arguments about the legal and moral consequences surrounding its existence. The divisive topic is presently not so much under a “dialogue” of debate as it is a “slanderous cacophony” yelled by sides certain of their rightness. Therefore, propaganda published by either force can be found easily, some even before the ruling of Roe v. Wade in 1973. Most especially virulent and popular are the argument based off of religion, as…

Abortion, a commonly argued topic among many individuals. For my research paper I had decided to research the topic of abortion in depth. The UBC library had over 666,000 sources about abortion. This indicated that I needed to greatly narrow my focus. It is a known fact that abortion is legal in both Canada and the USA, but that does not make it right or wrong. Many people posses their own thought and opinions on the topic. After reading part of an article called Abortion (Grey 2014) the author…

Shusterman offers a unique perspective on the possible outcome of our society’s disagreement on ethical issues, specifically directed towards the debate on abortion. Shusterman portrays the aftermath of a second civil war, in which the process of unwinding, a term disguising the harsh reality of dismembering children, is born. This form of retroactive abortion proved to be the only measure that would restore peace to the nation, however flawed and drastic it seemed to both the public and the…

Religion is a common tactic used to both demonize abortion and gain empathy from religious readers. The article “10 Reasons Why Abortion is Evil & Not a ‘Pro-Choice’”, written by and on the website of the TFP Student Action group, lists the number one reason for abortion being wrong as, “Abortion Offends God”. Is this a solid argument that could be used in a legal case against abortion? Absolutely not, but this bold line still hooks religious readers and further convinces…

Many people believe abortion is a moral issue, but it is also a constitutional issue. It is a woman's right to choose what she does with her body, and it should not be altered or influenced by anyone else. This right is guaranteed by the ninth amendment, which contains the right to privacy. The ninth amendment states: "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people." This right guarantees the right to women, if…

Stand on Abortion Abortion has become a headline topic over different sources of media. There is the pro-choice side where the belief is that the mother has the choice to abort her pregnancy. Then there is the other side, pro-life, meaning the belief is that if the mother is pregnant she cannot terminate the pregnancy. Lastly, there is an undecided person who has not picked a side. I am pro-choice, but I do have “standards” that I have towards my pro-choice belief. I believe that if there is a…

Parental Consent Laws is when one or both parents gives consent for their minor to obtain an abortion. This law varies from state to state. The big controversy has been the debate for many years the issue that has been disputed are parental rights, responsibilities and minors rights. Parental consent laws should be necessary in order to inform minors about abortion being a dangerous procedure and abortion rates continue to decrease for minors. First off, in most states you are considered a…

The banning of abortion has been an issue circulating all around America. Many people believe that abortion should be illegal and there are many reasons why. In regards to the U.S Constitution, the 14th Amendment was designed to protect classes of people like the unborn. According to Life News, "The criminalization of abortion accelerated during the 1860's, and by the 1900's it was generally considered a felony in every state. Thus, there was no reason for Congress to specifically discuss the…