Introduction:

Having a children unwillingly could be traumatizing. Moreover, unintentional babies is a major problem that has been discussed in courts over years. Its been four decades after the U.S. Supreme made a decision that its illegal. Yet, opponents and supporters of abortion rights are still battling over the issue in court, at the ballot box and in state legislatures. (Lipka & Gramlich, 2019) However, surveys across the United States declare that about six in ten adults believe that abortion should be legal. It’s a highly ethical dilemma that has been debated for years. Is it a right, or a crime?

Claim:

Abortion could be viewed as the only way out for some women. The primary reason for abortion, according to a study, is women would like to postpone having a child, as the family, or a single mother, isn’t ready to have a child yet. (Bankole, Singh, & Haas, 1998) Secondly, the most common reason is not being able to provide for a child. Having a child costs a lot of money, and energy, and dedication. Brining a new soul into the world should never be overseen as an easy task. It’s a responsibility that only a mother could decide if she is ready for it or not. Otherwise, it should never be a burden thrown upon her. Not being able to educate a child and provide food, shelter and healthcare are enough reasons why abortion should be legal.

Counter Argument Claim:

On the other hand, religion and cultural beliefs counter aforementioned ideas. Killing an innocent soul is wrong and is a crime. Critics believe that human life begins at conception, hence a conceived child is a innocent soul, and therefore its considered a crime and morally unethical and wrong to kill an innocent soul. Science believes that an unborn baby is able to identify pain after 18 weeks of being conceived, hence its torturous for the child to be born. In addition to this, its possible for a unborn to have a bright future, hence critics claim that it shouldn’t be a human right to stop a child from having his chance for a bright future. Also, legalizing abortion increases the tolerance of killing, as it could be seen that it decreases society’s respect for life, hence it could lead to euthanasia, genocide and murder rates. (BBC, 2014)

Refutation:

As much as it is considered unlawful to commit murder to an innocent soul, it should be unlawful to let him exist in the first place willingly. Couples, single mothers, elderly or ill mothers should have the full right to choose whether they want to keep the baby or not. If babies do feel pain by 18 weeks, then abortion should be fully legal up until then. A bright future for an unborn is too overseen by critics. A child born into a poor family with no father and a sick mother has very low chances of making it through into adulthood, and if he/she does, they have even harder chances making it through without being traumatized. Forcing kids into mental illnesses throughout their lives is just as unethical as letting them “have their chance for a bright future.” Controlled and legal abortions maintain the society’s respect towards life, as legal abortions only goal is to ensure that if a child unborn won’t have the needs required to exist, that means its better of not existing and suffering throughout its life.

Conclusion:

Abortion is a double edged sword that could be easily misused or abused. Depending on the parents’ economical and social situation, it should dictate whether having a child or not is a bright idea. It should be also a viable choice not to have a child. Using protection not to have one in the first place is the best way to deal with such a situation. However, mistakes do happen and should be fixable. Laws and ethics shouldn’t get in the way of destroying and ruining a child’s future. Abortion should be legal all around the world, specially in developing countries, where its mostly illegal. Yet, it should be highly regulated and monitored by the government to avoid unwanted consequences.

Works Cited

Bankole, A., Singh, S., & Haas, T. (1998, September 2). Reasons Why Women Have Induced Abortions: Evidence from 27 Countries Akinrinola Bankole,Guttmacher Institute. Retrieved from Guttmatcher Institute: https://www.guttmacher.org/journals/ipsrh/1998/09/reasons-why-women-have-induced-abortions-evidence-27-countries

BBC. (2014). Ethics Guide. Retrieved from Introduction to the abortion debate : http://www.bbc.co.uk/ethics/abortion/philosophical/introduction.shtml

Lipka, M., & Gramlich, J. (2019, August 30). Pew Research Center. Retrieved from 5 facts about the abortion debate in America: https://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2019/08/30/facts-about-abortion-debate-in-america/

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