abortion
According to Random House Webster's College Dictionary, abortion is defined as "the removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy" (4). Since the early 1900's, abortion has been a highly controversial topic in society. However, the first monumental case concerning abortion, Roe v. Wade, wasn't until 1973. In this case, a woman by the name of Roe took the law dealing with abortions to court. At this time, the law stated that abortions were illegal unless the female's life was in jeopardy. The case ended up going to the Supreme Court where it ruled that the 14th Amendment gives women the right to personal freedoms and it can not impede on her decision on whether or not to keep the baby until after 13 weeks. However, after those 13 weeks, the states have the right to regulate the baby's termination (Roe v. Wade, 1).This case was crucial because it legalized abortions and gave women the right to choose.
There are two distinct opinions regarding abortion. People disagreeing with abortion have the concept that all humans, especially the unborn, have an inherent right to life. These people are called Pro-Life and they think abortions should be outlawed. Others feel that it should be up to the woman whether she wants to abort the baby or not. These people are called Pro-Choice. The Constitution is in accordance with this belief, proving the ruling of Roe v. Wade. In the constitution, the 9th Amendment states "The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people" (Talk Left 1). Basically, this announces that people have rights not specifically stated in the Constitution, including the right to privacy (Talk Left 1). So in accordance with not only the 9th Amendment, but also the 14th , Abortion should never be outlawed. Abortion should be an option to all women, no matter what the government, society, or anyone else believes because what a woman...
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