Giana Diaco
Broward College
Author Note
Giana Diaco, English & Journalism Department, Broward College.
Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to Giana Diaco, English & Journalism Department, Broward College, Pembroke Pines, Florida 33023.
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Abortion: The Slaughter of Innocence
Should abortion be legal? Is abortion murder? Is it morally right? Many have argued about these questions, and both sides have very strong arguments regarding this controversial topic.
Is abortion murder? Abortion is defined as the termination of a pregnancy shortly followed by the death of a fetus. Deliberately causing a death is a violation of the law. Murder is the unlawful killing of a human being with malice …show more content…
Rape is a difficult situation in this argument. Some may argue that a woman who is raped should not have to be reminded of the tragic incident every day by her child. You can give up a baby for adoption rather than aborting him or her. One-percent of abortions are pregnancies caused by rape. Yes, rape is a difficult situation, but there is a solution other than murder. I do not have a very strong opinion on the rape-abortion argument because that is such a tough thing to go through.
The opposing view argues that millenials should be able to participate in fun, consensual sex without the fear of possibly having to give birth to a child as consequence. If one is "responsible" enough to have sex, they must accept the responsibility. be more careful regarding sexual activity and to be responsible for the consequences of sexual activity, including the consequence of an unwanted pregnancy.
Abortions cause psychological damage. Some women reported the littlest everyday things setting off emotional triggers: babies, doctors, being a mother, vacuum cleaners and dentist