ABORTIONS?!?! Should they be Illegal

Until you are personally put into this situation it is very easy to make assumptions and feel that abortion is the wrong choice. However, accidents do happen, couples have made a family and an addition to their family economically or otherwise is not possible so abortion is seen as the best option. You say carry full term and give the child up for adoption. How could this ever work with a couple who already have children, it would be the same as giving one of their other children away. As long as abortion is legal there should be no moral undertone to this discussion. If women choose to abort their unborn child they are not doing anything illegal. This is a part of life we have to accept. I just wish people would have this much passion for all the homeless, abused kids that are in their thousands who have no one to care for them. If you really want to make a difference put all your energy into helping them instead of arguing over an aborted embryo!!

I think it should remain a legal choice. If you feel it's wrong, then you have the right never to have one. I fully support your right. However other women have different feelings, situation and experiences therefore they should not be forced to give birth against their will. You are correct in saying if it were once again made illegal, woman will try disparate things to rid themselves of unwanted pregnancies. History has already proven this theory as fact, they did and they will.

I'm sorry but I have to disagree with you. Although I'm not a woman I don't think it is anyone's right to tell someone that they have to have a baby. I know way to many ignorant men out there that will put their di*ks into anything wet and not care about what happens afterward. Why make a woman pay for something that was done by not just her? I don't think people should rely on it as much as they do but I don't think it should be illegal either.

listen up...the issue isn't so black and white as you make it. If you don't like abortion don't get one. However, keeping abortion legal keeps women safe. Making abortion illegal will not stop women from trying to terminate their pregnancies. With legal abortion, they can choose to do this safely. Adoption is an option, but not everyone is cut out to give up a child or carry one to full term. Seriously, I can't stand it when people are so close minded about the subject. Don't like abortion? Don't get one! However, keep your theology off my biology!

In my opinion, the main abortion issue is who has the most rights - the fetus or the mother? Should the government force women to carry a fetus to term, or should they step back from the issue and let the woman decide for herself? Personally, I find it offensive that the government would actually consider forcing a woman to give birth. Women are not livestock that you can force to give birth so that someone else can benefit from it. Another issue is which choice is more humane. This is a matter of pure perspective, as some people would believe that giving birth to a child and giving it up for adoption is more humane than aborting it. Over one million abortions occur every year in America - there can't possibly be that many couples looking for an infant to adopt. Even if there are, that's that many children that are already in the system that won't get adopted. There exist some people in this world who would rather have an abortion and give at least one child who's less likely to get adopted because he's not an infant a better chance at having a family. It's a small chance of course, but any chance is better than nothing. Finally, there's the health aspect of it. In a study released by Guttmacher Institute in 2005, they found that out of all the women who had abortions, less than 1% experienced complications. Furthermore, they found that the maternal mortality rate amoung women who recieved abortions was 6 or 7 out of 1,000,000, while the maternal mortality rate among women who carried the child to term was 66 per million. Given that information, is it really so surprising as to why a woman would prefer an abortion over carrying a child to term? Abortion is cheaper and statistically safer than child birth - for those with little money, or little desire to risk their health and well-being for a child they don't intend to keep, it's understandable as to why they'd choose abortion.

Well According to me this decision should be given to the girl who is carrying the baby. First of all it depend on the situation, Abortion should be made legal. A girl should have the right to decide if she want to give birth to the child she is carrying. Pregnancy by accident happens a lot specially in our days todays world. So Both the girls and the guy can decide if they want to keep the baby or abort it depending on if they are planning to get married and start a family.

Abortions are illegal bcz it is a killing of a child who is totally innocent. It shud be banned and the person who goes for abortion shud be punished for his crule act. I am in against of abortions and believe strongly that it is illegal illegal illegal.

Abortion should be absolutely illegal! No buts and ifs. I just hope that people out there should be extra careful when they make out. I think if ever I get pregnant I will continue and give birth the baby. Babies are innocent people and they have the right to live.

I actually agree with you on this. See, we can agree. :] This is a really strong subject to some. But, in my eyes, I don't understand and never have understood why it is legal when in most cases, lets say, a pregnant woman is murdered, well the person who killed the pregnant woman is charged with two murders. So why isn't abortion murder? That is something I have always wondered about. Now, if a small child was raped or anyone at that was raped. I feel abortion should be done, if done before a certain time. But I have mixed emotions on that because I feel like I'm saying it's okay, but it's not. SO I am confused on situations like this. I know the heartbeat can be heard at 5 weeks. So that should say something. It's just sad.

I am not favor to legalized the abortions and it is illegal in our country and punishable by law. Abortion is an absolutely wrong and it is a crime of murder. And absolutely I am not favor for this. And I think the fetus have life and like us she/he have a right to see this wonderful world.

well, I think ultimately yes, however...after reading a bunch of replies from women who are prochoice, I'd say maybe these people shouldnt have babies and the world may be better off that way! =) However, my stance is still pro life and I believe that adoption is the better choice.

I love babies, but I do not plan on, or want to have my own kids. But if I ever get pregnant, no matter what happened, I would not get an abortion. I wouldn't be able to live with it. But that's just who I am. There are some cases where an abortion is...okay. Rape, incest, or the mother is in danger. Those are the only cases I think the mother has a choice. But if a stupid teenager got pregnant because she wasn't careful, than she shouldn't be able to have one. She needs to take responsibility, have the baby, and if she doesn't want to have to take care of it, it goes up for adoption.

In my opinion I am against abortions unless it is done by for healthy reasons.Further if one country where legally abortions are allowed by the Government,there is no harm. It is equally murdering one person.

I'm surprised by so many persons talking about this topic.It's an old theme and I think it's nonsense to discuss it.Everybody has the right of choosing of their own.So why interfere in others' private affairs?You think she is wrong,so then?arress her?indict her?or somethings else?Come on!It's none of your business.All you can do is condemning her.So why say "illegal"?It has no use.Certainly,I must say you have the right of talking.So go on