Abortion - to Kill or Not to Kill

Abortion - to Kill or Not to Kill

“To kill or not to kill”

It is evident that abortion is an issue that will not subside. There are two completely opposite sides of this issue in which no compromise appears to be apparent. The controversy lies on whether or not we believe human life begins at conception. By definition, life does begin at conception. The definition of alive means that the being is growing, developing, maturing, and replacing its own dying cells. These are all characteristics which are held by a fetus. If life does begin at conception, by law, human life is guaranteed equal protection therefore making abortion illegal in society. However in society today, abortion is made legal.

As to any coin there is a flip side. There are few extreme cases for which I feel abortion should be taken into consideration. For instance, there have been cases where girls have been sexually abused and have become impregnated. In this case where the premature young lady is practically incapable to carry the child, abortion feels necessary. An additional example would be if a woman’s life would be put into jeopardy as a result of the pregnancy.

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