The issue of abortion has been very controversial throughout the years. This issue has been argued from ethical stands, human rights, religious beliefs and even politically. Efforts have been made legally, but it does not seem that a widespread compromise or settlement has been made that the majority of the general public can agree upon. Therefore, we still see and read through the news that the world complicated scientific problems have been solved, but social issues can not find a solution.
             I believe that abortion should be banned, for it is disliked politically in most countries, and religiously. I believe that these are the strongest sides and which will be discussed in the essay.
             Abortion: "An abortion is the forcible removal of a developing baby from the womb of his or her mother, using surgical, mechanical, or chemical means" (Podell 5). This act has been legalized in some countries throughout the world. The People's Republic of China requires abortion under certain circumstances. Abortion is not a new practice. It has been a practice used by many different cultures since the early days of civilization. Abortion has been approved because the restriction of the size of families is needed. Like many societies in the past, we try to eliminate the consequence of heterosexual activities without having to eliminate sex (Podell 5).
             The role of politics on abortion has a major effect on society in this century. Here, in the United States, we see that the Clinton administration is supporting abortion. In the past, around the 1800s, the church had a big hand in politics, therefore, the pope has an important say. In 1869, Pope Pius IX decreed that abortion at any point in pregnancy was an offence to be met with excommunication (Andryszewski 63). In the past we see that religious beliefs and morals are looked up to. In our world today ethics has lost its value, and people do what they think is logical.
             As every educated person know...