Abortion

being (Roleff 17). They believe that no one has the power to take command of another's life, mainly an infant, that is dependent on others for survival during the initial stages of life. In addition, to the fact that abortions kill innocent human beings, anti-abortionists believe that they also damage the mental, as well as physical condition of the mother. Since, after an abortion a mother is more susceptible to breast cancer, and to periods of depression (Roleff 141-165). In the case of congenital defects, the pro-life activists argue that such indications of a disease, do not guarantee that the child will be born into a life of suffering (Roleff 123). They believe that through love, and guidance anyone with any form of deformity or disease, can lead a normal life (Roleff 123). The cases pertaining to rape, also have different anti-abortionists views (Roleff 130). Many anti-abortionists believe that the child can actually help the mother get through the turbulent times in her life, by providing each other with a loving environment(Roleff 130). Finally, in the case of economics, the pro-life activists believe that having an abortion due to financial reasons, is ridiculous. Because, it doesn't mean that the child will have a life full of isolation and depression (Nelson 32-33). The pro-life activists argue that there are also numerous welfare programs for such families.
             However, the pro-choice or the activists for abortions, argue that if a family is in a state of financial trouble, then abortion should be a viable option (Nelson 32-33). Otherwise, the child would be born into a life of suffering, and inadequate living conditions. The pro-choice believers, bases their beliefs, upon the fact that having an abortion is the inalienable right of women (nelson 8). They believe that by outlawing abortions, women aren't allowed to practice their freedom of privacy. In a way, women are being denied their constitutional rights....

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