Abortion
Abortion is a very controversial issue, and has been one of
the biggest issues of all time. There are many different opinions about
abortion. I believe that every child should have a chance to
live. We are not allowed to choose if others should live or die after they are
born, so why should we be able to choose before they are born? Everyone should
have an equal opportunity to live.
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary the definition
of abortion is, “a medical procedure used to
end a pregnancy and cause the death of the fetus.” (Merriam-Webster Dictionary).
There are approximately 1.21 million abortions in America each year. I think that abortion is taking the life of something that
deserves a chance. Usually an abortion is a result of two people’s actions. A
child should not have to suffer because of the decisions these two people have
made. Everyone should be held accountable for their own decisions.
Ways
to Fight Against Abortion
There are many ways that we can fight
against abortion. Adoption is a great alternative. “In the USA, there are
approximately two million infertile couples waiting to adopt, many
times regardless of the child’s medical problems such as Down Syndrome, Spina
Bifida, HIV infection or terminally ill. Dr. Brad Imler, President of America’s Pregnancy Helpline, confirms the challenge
of waiting couples by stating: “Only 1% of the Helpline’s annual 40,000 clients
inquires about adoption.” Do mothers considering abortion realize that families
actually go on waiting lists to adopt newborn babies? Do they realize that some
couples wait years to adopt the baby they’ve desperately waited to hold in
their arms? Do mothers realize how many experienced parents with wisdom,
resources, and plenty of love are reaching out to adopt another child – no
matter his or her race, gender, or disability? Putting your baby up for
adoption would give them a chance to live with a family that loves and cares
about them. Adoption provides the opportunity
for mother, baby, and adoptive parents to begin again; it offers a fresh start.
Another great way to stop abortion is birth control and
abstinence. “Abstinence
is 100% effective in preventing pregnancy. Although many birth control methods can have high rates of success if used
properly, they can fail occasionally. Practicing abstinence ensures that a
woman won't become pregnant because there's no opportunity for sperm to
fertilize an egg.” (Kids Health)
Threat to Families
Abortion is a huge threat to families and children. There are
many effects of having an abortion; emotional numbness, Sexual
difficulties, Trouble with relationships and intimacy in general, Many women
suffer from depression, turn to drugs or alcohol, and have recurring thoughts
of suicide, Violence or aggression towards themselves or others. “Abortion does
not cure any physical disease or mental disorder. It’s a short-term escape that
leads to long-term agony. Women, who have had an abortion, as we have shown,
suffer terrible guilt and grief, and the psychological damage often lasts a
lifetime. Many women are physically damaged, and cannot have children again.
Some women even die in the process, and the baby always dies.”(Family and Life)
There are many ways that we can fight
against abortion. Adoption is a great alternative. “In the USA, there are
approximately two million infertile couples waiting to adopt, many
times regardless of the child’s medical problems such as Down Syndrome, Spina
Bifida, HIV infection or terminally ill. Dr. Brad Imler, President of America’s Pregnancy Helpline, confirms the challenge
of waiting couples by stating: “Only 1% of the Helpline’s annual 40,000 clients
inquires about adoption.” Do mothers considering abortion realize that families
actually go on waiting lists to adopt newborn babies? Do they realize that some
couples wait years to adopt the baby they’ve desperately waited to hold in
their arms? Do mothers realize how many experienced parents with wisdom,
resources, and plenty of love are reaching out to adopt another child – no
matter his or her race, gender, or disability? Putting your baby up for
adoption would give them a chance to live with a family that loves and cares
about them. Adoption provides the opportunity
for mother, baby, and adoptive parents to begin again; it offers a fresh start.
There are better alternatives to abortion.
The facts and logic behind sparing an embryo human being speaks for itself.
After all, if the entire world or even a few of us thought abortion was ok, how
many of us wouldn’t be here?
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