Mrs. Boresen
Expository Writing, P.4
Final Essay
19 May 2011
Pro-life or Pro-choice: Life or Death
According to The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform, there are approximately 42 million abortions performed each year worldwide and of those, 1.37 million abortions occur in the United States. Many individuals oppose abortion while just as many support it. Moreover, those who support abortion use incest, rape, and health concerns to justify the procedure. Those who oppose abortion fight for the life of a living being. Nevertheless, abortion has been a controversial issue for nearly fifty years. The case of Roe vs. Wade dated in 1973 changed the view of abortion in America and created the split between “pro-choice” and “pro-life”.
“The pro-choice view is that a baby does not have human rights within the mother’s womb” (allaboutpopularissues.org). The words “pro-choice” insinuates that it is the woman’s right to decide to abort the baby or carry the baby to term. On the other hand, those individuals against abortion or “pro-life” believe it is the killing of a human being. “The child in the mother’s womb is a live creature that was created by God’s will” (articleclick.com). In addition, God and religious views is one of many reasons individuals are against abortion. “If a child is developing in a mother’s womb, then God intended to do so” (articleclick.com). “Pro-choice” and “pro-life” are two different views in which America and the world have contemplated. Roughly speaking, there are 115,000 abortions performed every day in the world so needless to say, it has touched many individuals directly and indirectly. Additionally, my view towards abortion is rather clouded. I believe that the baby within the mother’s womb is alive and aborting that baby is killing and this is considered murder. However, as a woman, in the circumstance of incest, rape, impending health problems, or death, I would have to consider all the factors before making such a momentous decision. I feel that I would have to be in that position to make the right decision for me as well as the baby. “1% of all abortions occur because of rape or incest, 6% of abortions occur because of potential health problems regarding either the mother or child…” (abortions.org). Nonetheless, the remaining 93% of all abortions occur because of inconvenience, or sadly, birth control. It is this unnecessary 93% that I strongly disagree with.
Abortion has been argued, protested, and debated for many years because the United States and even the world have deviating opinions regarding “pro-life” and “pro-choice”. The individuals that support abortion illustrates clearly that the baby has no rights when they are in the womb. This is said to be “pro-choice” meaning the mother would have the choice to abort the baby and this is what angers those individuals opposed to abortion. As stated earlier, roughly 93% of abortions performed are due to inconvenience. This estimate is the reason why just as many oppose abortion. Moreover, the conflict of abortion shows that many individuals fight for the life of the baby and religious views also contribute to the “pro-life” argument. My view of abortion was one of uncertainty. I thought I was 100% against abortion, but being a woman, I have to consider the circumstance of incest, rape, or potential health concerns before making the decision. In other words, I am “pro-life” with the exception of incest, rape, and impending health concerns so technically that makes me “pro-choice”. For instance, if a woman who was a victim of rape became pregnant, she has to consider all situations regarding herself and the baby. Did she receive a STD that could harm her and the baby? Is the baby harming her? Is the baby sick? The woman has to think about these possibilities before she chooses. Abortion in many eyes is considered cruel, purposeful killing of an innocent human being. Abortion is a huge decision that shouldn't be taken lightly; it is life and death. Therefore, when abortion is considered an option, think about all the factors that are leading to abortion; inconvenience, a form of birth control, rape, or a health concern. “Pro-life” or “pro-choice”, there are only two options and the question is which option is the best for both the baby and the mother.
Bibliography
1. "Against Abortion: The Main Arguments." Free Articles Submit Articles Article Directory - ArticleClick.com. 2011. Web. 12 May 2011.
2. "Abortion Statistics." AbortionNO.org / The Center for Bio-Ethical Reform. 1998. Web. 12 May 2011.
3. "Pro-Choice Abortion." Popular Issues - AllAboutPopularIssues.org. 2011. Web. 12 May 2011.
There are 2 big things missing from your paper: Your argument and a conclusion. It would have made sense to go over the word count to add those, since that was the main requiment for this paper. Make sure to really grade yourself before you turn in your work, and ask questions if you aren't sure. A professor may not let you go over the page requirments, but this teacher would have!
ReplyDeletePaper score: 152/200
Score in the class:96%