In College Prep class i read an essay about this. It talked about a clinic that was only for abortions. It really made me think. Is it okay to have abortions? The answer may be different from person to person. Some people may so no because religion, or family background. Some people may have no problems with it. Me personally.... well I'm undecided. I think that there are circumstances that are okay for a women to get one. For example, if a 14 year old girl gets raped and gets pregnant then i believe that it is okay. I mean after all it wasn't her choice to have sex. What i don't agree with is women that use it as a form of birth control. They just have sex, get pregnant, and have abortions. This is not right at all. If you are having sex then be safe about it. Use a condom or get on birth control. Don't just go get abortions for no reason. You are taking an innocent life away.I also think it is okay for a women to get an abortion if the baby or the mother is at risk of death because of the pregnancy. Me.. well i don't think that i would ever get one. Even if my life were at risk. I don't think that i could do it. I could not take a little innocent life away.
Some of you may disagree with me and that is fine. Everyone has there own opinions about it. It just makes you think. What would you do if you were in that situation? But in the end it is the women's choice and she is going to do what she thinks is best for her and the baby.
First of all, I'm impressed that you're willing to write about such a touchy subject...
ReplyDeleteI would agree with most of your views. As a Christian, I am 100% Pro Life. You did bring up some situations where the choice of whether or not to have an abortion is very tough... When it comes to those types of situations, I believe the decision is between that person and God. We do not have the power to judge those who have been raped or those whose lives are in danger - it's between them and God. However, I absolutely do not agree with those who use abortion as birth control.
Good post!
I, too, agree with all you have said in your post. When you talked about religion and family background you made a very good point. Not many people think about that! I also don't think I could have an abortion. :) I've always thought to myself, If your not willing to have a kid with them then DON'T HAVE SEX WITH THEM.
ReplyDeleteAnother thing you may not have considered is that bar severe medical risks, even a victim of rape has a third option. Rather than ending the life that resulted from a horrible situation, maybe more women should consider adoption. Even though they were not prepared to be a parent, are they prepared to live with conflict and guilt over ending a life forever? Many young girls think it will not bother them, but later in life when they see other people with kids or start thinking of having kids themselves, these thoughts can resurface.
ReplyDeleteThere are many people that can not have children. Even people willing to care for special needs children. The result of these unwanted pregnancies does not have to mean no good can come from it. There is a third choice. One too many overlook. We need to provide more education for people if we are going to allow abortion in this country. Why be haunted forever by a decision that extreme, when their is a solution that could be the gift of a lifetime for another family! By seeing some good come from something unplanned or even from a nightmare experience, peace can come. Peace and healing. Something to think about...