Abortion Write Up

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Though the existence of abortion is frowned upon by many religious and morally apposed individuals, there are many positive outcomes to the pro-choice action women have taken. Legal in 27% of countries worldwide, abortion has thought to solve economic problems concerning welfare, lowered crime rates, and potentially saved lives of many women ranging from ages 12-40 during the birth process. The ability to keep an open mind throughout research has been quite difficult as a side must be taken. Whether pro-choice or pro-life, the amount of saved lives from abortions is remarkable.
Some individuals and groups have been concerned that such caps might cause women to make the latter decision. Researchers at Rutgers University have confirmed these concerns. They completed a study of abortion rates in New Jersey in 1998-NOV. The state had legislated a cap in 1992. As the AP/Boston Globe reported: "denying more money when mothers on welfare have another child has led to dramatic decreases in the welfare birth rate -- but also to more abortions by welfare mothers." The study found that abortion numbers in New Jersey rose slightly among women on welfare. There have been about 240 additional abortions per year. This is in spite of a general decline in abortions among other groups of women in the state. There were 14,000 fewer births among women on welfare than would have been expected if the family cap had not been legislated. While the national birth rate among women of childbearing age dropped 7.8% from 1992 to 1996, the birth rate among women on welfare dropped 24%. Most of these births appear to have been prevented through birth control or abstinence. But about 1,400 additional abortions were performed. With the growing amount in abortions performed among the lower class women in this country, tax payer’s dollars can be aimed towards more prominent funds such as educational systems, healthcare affordability for our countries elders or even...