Navigating Controversy: The Pro Choice Abortion Paradigm
Empowering Choice: Understanding Abortion Within Complex Circumstances
Abortion is a controversial topic all around, but when you think about it, is it really bad? A woman is carrying a baby; the circumstances and details are unknown, but she doesnt want to keep it. She should be allowed to make that decision without someone shaming her or telling her its illegal. I also dont believe that there should be a time limit to this action, as a woman can find out hes pregnant too late to deal with the situation responsibly. Abortion should be left up to the woman to decide. While I dont believe it should be used as a form of birth control, I believe under certain circumstances, it is more than acceptable.
An acorn isnt a tree, an egg isnt a chicken, silkworms arent a dress, and a zygote is not a person. There are many circumstances in which abortion is perfectly understandable. Some of the reasons include; the health of the baby and mother, whether the baby can be financially supported and have a good life if the baby is healthy enough to function outside of the womb/ if the baby has any disabilities that would render it helpless in society, and if the mother isnt willingly carrying the baby and was raped. All of these reasons listed above are perfectly understandable for someone to get an abortion.
Navigating Abortion: Personal Choice Amidst Ethical Debates
There are two ways of having an abortion: an in-clinic procedure or an abortion pill. The abortion pill only works up to 0 weeks into the pregnancy. Terminating pregnancies is a big deal and takes a lot of time and consideration. While it is a big decision to make, it shouldnt be left up to the government to decide whether or not the woman can terminate her pregnancy. While there are many people who are pro-choice, many people are pro-life and feel that abortion is wrong and a sin. The reason they think this is because youre destroying a life (whether fully developed or not) instead of giving it life.
Until someone is put into that situation themselves, they may not know how to handle the situation. Even when put into that situation, they still may not know what the ethically right choice is, and thats okay. Its not right to let other peoples thoughts around you continue to hinder you from making your own choices that only really impact your life. A baby is a huge financial and constant responsibility. It is a decision that should not be handled lightly, so if youre in a financial rut or cant raise a baby in a stable environment, it should be left in your hands to choose whether or not you have the baby or abort it.
Responsible Choice: Navigating Abortions Complexity and Considerations
Although I am pro-choice personally, I do not think it should be used recklessly as a form of birth control. Women who continue to fall pregnant and have abortions are recklessly abusing the (now) privilege of being allowed to terminate a pregnancy. Abortions, as stated before, are a serious decision. Terminating a pregnancy shouldnt be easy. It should be a well-thought-out choice that you and your partner (if one is present) think over thoroughly before proceeding. You can also damage your body if you continue to have abortions, as youre wiping your body clean of an entire organ (placenta, zygote, etc.).
While one abortion shouldnt cause permanent damage, repeated abusive use of the procedure can cause permanent physical damage. In conclusion, abortion is a big and very controversial decision. There are two types of abortion: the in-clinic abortion and the abortion pill. I personally feel that the choice should be left up to the woman carrying the baby and not signed away to the government to ban. It should be monitored, as it shouldnt be used recklessly as a form of birth control. There are so many reasons an abortion may be necessary that it isnt right for someone to take away the right to have the procedure done if needed.
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