Abortion

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ABORTION

Even before the1973 Roe vs. Wade decision was handed down by the Supreme Court, abortion has been highly debated. In almost every other nation of the world, abortions were rarely performed because they were considered to be criminal acts. The debate hinges on a mother’s right to choose whether or not to abort the baby versus the baby’s right to life. I will argue that abortion, whether from a Conservative or Liberal viewpoint, is the murder of an innocent baby.
A Frequently debated issue surrounding abortion is when a fetus becomes a viable human being. Conservatives believe that from the moment of conception a fetus is a baby. From the moment the egg and sperm unite, they believe the baby has a legal right to life. Within 12 hours a zygote has the 46 chromosomes needed to be considered a human being. On the other hand, Liberalists believe that it is the right of the mother to choose the path of her unborn child. The case for respecting a woman’s right to decide for herself whether to have an abortion depends on showing there is a relevant moral difference between aborting a fetus at a relatively early stage of development and killing a baby. (Sandel: 20-21)
Which side is right; whose ideas should our government support. Actually the government has supported abortion since Roe vs. Wade. But how can a democratic government stand by and watch baby after baby being murdered where is the justice in that. Although it may be the mother’s choice, everyone makes bad choices in their lifetime. What if a mother is under the influence of alcohol or drugs? Should an innocent life be lost not having the chance to become a productive citizen and make a difference in the world. The baby didn’t ask to be brought into the world. Its parents chose to take part in a sacred act, where the possible outcome could be the conception of a new life.
Not allowing an unborn baby to live may be the worst choice the par...