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Many have pondered upon the meaning of abortion. ... Everyone in the United States is covered under the United States
constitution, and under the 14th Amendment women have been given the choice
of abortion. ... Blackmun wrote the majority opinion that
its a womens right to have an abortion. ... Wade legalized abortion. ... Because of this decision almost every
third baby conceived in America is killed by abortion, over one and a half
million babies a year (Willke vii). Many countries have followed our
decision on the abortion issue and some of these include Canada, England,
and France. Other countries still believe abortion should be illegal, they
include Germany, Ireland, and New Zealand. Although many believe that
abortion is a womens choice, abortion should be banned because its immoral
and life begins at conception.
Abortion is the choice of a women whether or not she wants to receive
one. Under the 14th Amendments "personal liberty" women are given the
right to receive an abortion. ... The right to choose to
have an abortion is so personal and essential to womens lives that without
this right women cannot exercise other fundamental rights and liberties
guaranteed by the Constitution (Paltrow 72). ... Without the right to choose an abortion
the 14th Amendments guarantee of liberty has little meaning for women.
With the right to choose abortion, women are able to enjoy, like men, the
rights to fully use the powers of their minds and bodies (Paltrow 73). ... If one doesnt want to hold the responsibilities of a child than
she should be able to have the choice of abortion in her options." Because
contraceptives fail, and because they are not always available or possible
to use, abortion is necessary if people are to be able to determine whether
and when to "bear or beget a child"(Paltrow 72). Couples choose the
alternative of abortion so they can start or expand their families when
they feel most ready and able to care for them. Women choose to have an
abortion because pregnancy and childbirth can prevent them from keeping
their jobs, from feeding their families, and from serving others in ways
they consider necessary and appropriate.
Approximate Word count = 1721
Approximate Pages = 6.9
(250 words per page double spaced)
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