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Should a Raped Woman Abort her Child?

July 19, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Nothing in this world is black and white. Every situation has an entire rainbow of different ways to look at it. While some people only see one way or another, two ways aren’t even scratching the surface. In the case of whether a raped woman should keep or abort her child, there are a lot of ways to look at it.

On the one hand, if she allows the baby that was produced by rape to live, it will benefit the cause of the rapist. One of the subliminal reasons why a rapist practices their namesake is to breed. While they might not be thinking about it at the time, having children is a supplementary result and potential goal of a rapist. When a child born from rape grows up, they will be more likely to become a rapist. It’s literally in their blood, after all.

However, one could also argue that every child deserves to live just as much as anyone else does. When a child is terminated without ever even having the chance to live, no one knows what sort of things he or she might have accomplished with a life. A rapist may also be a contender for the Nobel Prize in physics, for all anyone knows. The tough part about making such a decision as this one is in how many things no one can know. While benefiting a rapist is a bad decision, punishing a child for it’s birth father’s actions is another one.

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Is Abortion Wrong?

July 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Abortion is a process by which a fetus is terminated before it can be born. When a child cannot be born in the first place, the mother is free to use her resources for whatever else she wants in life. Since a woman can reproduce later on when her life is in better condition, this could potentially be a useful move on her part. So is abortion wrong?

An abortion is often carried out because a woman doesn’t believe she can support or properly care for her unborn child. This belief can make a woman border on hysterics, and can lead to reduced quality in her decision making process. When it comes to making a quality decision as far as keeping her child, far too often a woman’s ability is marred when her delivery date draws near. This can lead to terminating a child despite having the ability to raise it into a productive adult.

Unfortunately, there are also occasions when a woman might be well advised to discard her child but chooses not to do so. When a woman seeks resources from a government program, she may want to have additional children in order to maximize her benefits. This harms society as a whole and tends to produce dependent individuals who end up contributing very little to the world they drain. In such conditions, abortion is not only an advisable option for a preferential one.

While one could call abortions murder, such operations could also be called preferential breeding.

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The Psychological Side of Abortion

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Making the choice to continue with an unplanned or unwanted pregnancy or to have an abortion can be difficult. Once the decision is made and the procedure is completed, there can be emotional side effects for women to deal with. Being aware of the possible psychological side effects can help a women to determine why she is having these feelings or can help prepare you for understanding or seeking the help needed after the fact.

In some cases, someone who has an abortion can experience many different emotions. These can include guilt, anger, depression, anxiety, hopelessness, or irritability. Many of these can be contributed to some form of depression. Other women can other side effects that affect their relationship, or cause sexual difficulties, eating disorders, nightmares, flashbacks or even substance abuse. Yet other women might feel so over come by these feelings that they may try to get pregnant again very quickly to atone for the abortion and the loss of the previous child.

For some, these emotional or psychological impacts can last for a short time, while in other women it may last months or even years. In more severe cases, it can develop into Post Abortion Syndrome or PAS. In most cases, all these effects can be treated with either individual or group counseling.

If you are having these types of side effects, it would be beneficial to seek out support groups, or contact your doctor or clinic where you had the procedure done to get information on how to receive the support you need. Seek support and guidance to help you through this difficult time.

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Effects Pregnancy Has On Teen Mothers

March 28, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Teens getting pregnancy is a serious issue that many people are currently facing. Many teens are not prepared to have a baby at such a young age and have to seek out other alternatives when they’ve found out they are going to be having a baby.

Other teens are trying to be safe by using condoms and birth control in hopes of avoiding teen pregnancy. There’s still that percentage of young girls that ultimately make the tough decision and decide to keep and raise the baby themselves. The effects pregnancy has on teen mothers are strong and can last a really long time.

There are lots of physical changes that pregnancy has on a teen and what it does to their body. As the pregnancy goes on, the teen’s uterus will expand and her hormones will start changing. This could cause major changes in her mood, which can cause her to get a little bit emotional. This is the time she will have to change her lifestyle completely in order to have a successful pregnancy.

There’s not just physical changes that a teen will experience, but emotional as well. When a teen finds out she is pregnancy, panic and fear kick into high gear. Teen pregnancy causes them to get confused and unsure what the right decision is. Following this confusion is a lot of stress and even a little resentment toward their baby’s father. Frustration also kicks into high gear when she realizes that she can no longer take part in high school activities with her friends.

Teen pregnancy has a huge effect on the young moms. It’s important to let your kids know the risks involved in having sex at a young age.

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Supporting Causes On Pro Life

March 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We have our own beliefs when it comes to abortion. Some have stronger opinions than others.  A way to show their support to their belief, many people will join groups. Pro-life groups rely on the help from other people to do what they feel is important, saving the lives of unborn babies.

One of the many ways you can support causes on pro-life is by making a donation. These groups are able to stay up and running through donations. Some of the money donated will pay for costs for the administration, but it will also help the lives of the unborn. Someone has to answer the phone right? There’s also money that will be used for mailing lists, buttons, shirt and other types of items people will purchase to help spread the word.

Donating your time is another great way to show your support. Volunteer to answer the phones or even to organize the office if it’s needed. Some people can’t donate money so donating your time would be the next best option. If you’re a great public speaker, you can offer your time to speak with other organizations and school about that topic of pro-choice.

Participate in fundraisers supporting pro-life. Again, even if you don’t have the money to donate, this will be another great option for you. This will be the time to get other sponsors to help fund the organization.

There are many things you can do to show your support. Donating money is great, but donating your time and getting out there is even better. If you feel strongly about an organization than let it be known. Tell people about the organization and why they should be apart of it.

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What You Need to Know About Abortion

March 16, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Abortion. This one word causes people to go into a heated debate. It’s also considered a controversial topic. Even so, it’s a topic that should be talked about.

Did you know that in the United States alone one in three women that are under the age of 45 would have an abortion? The biggest debate with abortion is when life actually begins. Those who are pro-life feel that life begins and conception, therefore they believe abortion is murder. To those who are pro-choice, life doesn’t begin until gestation or once the baby is born.

It wasn’t until the 1820s when the United States began develop laws on abortion. It was actually prohibited once the woman was four months along. Even though majority of the abortions became banned by around 1900, it was pretty common to have illegal abortions done. By 1965, all 50 states prohibited abortions, but had a few exceptions that were different state by state.

Medical and surgery are the two types of abortions. Medical is when a woman will take a medication in order to end her pregnancy. After being pregnant for nine weeks, medical abortion is not an option.

Surgical abortion is when a doctor performs the procedure using medical instruments. The most common is the manual vacuum aspiration where the doctor will use a small tube that will suction out everything in the uterus.

With abortion, there aren’t a lot of complications being reported. A lot of bleeding happens with one out of 1,000 procedures. Two out of 100 abortions aren’t able to remove all the tissue completely. Women often times suffer from cramping, bleeding or a minor infection. If there are any problems an ultrasound will be able to spot it.

Before taking a side on any debate, it’s always good to have some background information. Never take sides or pass judgment until you’ve got all the information necessary.

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Finding Alternatives To Abortion

March 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Unplanned pregnancies are a huge issue mothers are facing today. When this happens they’re often faced with the hard decision of what to do. This isn’t an easy decision to make either. This is something that needs careful thought, consideration and planning. Women are finding much hard to decide what will be best for them and their unborn child.

Abortion isn’t the only choice available to you. If you’re facing the tough decision think about your other options.

Your scared, confused and maybe feel alone. You don’t have to be. Your friends and family will be there for you to talk about your situation and figure out what will be best for you. Being pregnant and having an abortion isn’t just affecting you, it does affect the family as well… in some ways. Talk to them about what you’re thinking, they will help guide you to making a choice.

It’s always best to try and get advice from a counselor who specializes in abortion. You want the person to understand both sides of pro-life and pro-choice. You can also take part in support programs for women whose pregnancy was unplanned.

If you’ve decided to keep the baby keep a positive support system around. They will be there for you when you need them. It’s perfectly natural and normal to need help.

If you are unable to keep the baby, look into adoption. There are thousands of families looking to adopt. Give your baby the chance at a better life with a family who will love and support the child if you are unable to.

Being pregnant is a scary and difficult time, especially if this pregnancy wasn’t exactly planned. Every woman out there should know that they do have options. It’s important to think about all your options available before making any decision. But make a decision that’s best for you and your unborn baby.

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Protecting Your Rights For A Safe Abortion

March 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We all have our rights. We’ve fought for them for many years. Roe v. Wade stopped the state laws from prohibiting abortion in 1973. This allowed women to have the right to having a safe abortion. Now, abortion has quickly turned into a controversial topic.

Those in pro-life groups have been trying to overturn this ruling from legislation. They’ve held demonstrations and even became a little violent. Pro-choice groups are trying to keep allowing women to have the right to having a safe abortion.

It’s important to know your information and stay up to date on the issue and history of safe abortion. It’s all politics and understanding how it works is important.

Write letters or send e-mails to any elected officials in your state in hopes of receiving their full support. These people are extremely busy so remember to keep everything short and straight to the point. Don’t get personal in the letters. Just state the facts.

Joining pro-choice groups and organizations is another way to protect your rights. There are some advocacy groups, National Abortion Rights Action League and there is political party, Early Money is Like Yeast.

Support candidates that are pro-choice. Learn what each person’s view on a woman’s right to have a safe abortion is. Make sure that you let that person know you’re showing your support because of his or her stance on pro-choice.

Show you’re truly committed in protecting your rights for a safe abortion. If there’s a march or a rally, or any type of event going on near you that’s supporting women’s rights, go to them. This is the perfect way to meet other people and network.

There are multiple things you can do in order to protect your rights for a safe abortion. You all have the right to speak up for your beliefs and this is your chance to do the same. Speak up.

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Choosing Your Stance On Abortion

February 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Abortion is a controversial subject to talk about. Many people have strong opinions on the subject matter and others are even afraid to say anything due to the criticism they could receive.

The subject of debate about abortion isn’t just about numbers and facts, it’s mostly controlled by emotion. Before choosing which side you’re on, it’s important to know about the legal options that have to do with abortion. After that, it’s ok to bring in your personal stance about the controversial topic.

When choosing your stance on abortion you’ll need to know that this topic isn’t exactly black and white. There are a lot of gray areas about this topic.

It’s good to make a choice about what think is considered human life. This is the main argument that people use when debating abortion. Consider one thing, when does human life begin? Is it at conception or at birth? Once you’ve got an answer for this than you’ll have part of your argument.

Then think about whether or not there are other things that could affect a woman’s decision to have an abortion. What would qualify or un-qualify a woman’s option of getting an abortion.

Decide on who should be the one getting the information on abortion. If someone under 18 should get their parent’s permission, than talk about that. This is a tough subject so try and have facts to back it up.

Look up the facts on abortion, but be open minded that not everyone will agree with our stance or viewpoints. Also remember that many people will twist the facts around to make their side seem more correct, don’t do this. State what you believe is right and wrong and don’t be so scared to disagree with your opponent. No everyone will share the same opinions. That’s the beauty about an opinion, we’re allowed to have them.

When choosing your stance on abortion its important to get all your facts and information before making your final decision. Keep an open mind and be prepared to go at battle with those who feel strongly against your viewpoint.

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Defending Your Beliefs On Pro Choice

February 3, 2011 By Leave a Comment
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Defending your opinion requires more than just stating what you think. There’s more to a debate on Pro-Choice than your opinion. You need some hard facts, scientific evidence and a very good argument that you’re able to state clearly. When debating and defending your beliefs, it’s important to remain focused on the medical side to help defend your stance.

When thinking about what to say think about who your audience is. Show everyone that you’re empathetic and now criticize those who are pro-life. If you just criticize they will get defensive and stop listening.

When doing any debate, you’ll need to discuss both sides of the topic and dispute what you disagree with. It’s important to include scientific evidence and any kind of ruling that will show favor towards your beliefs. One popular topic to bring up on abortion would be the Roe v. Wade case. For instance, even though pro-life groups do feel that the baby is a human life and are against abortion do to a moral and religious point of view, these viewpoints don’t have any stance with how the laws are made or when it comes to the government. Just remember, just because you feel that life begins at conception, doesn’t actually mean it does.

Also point out that having an abortion means a medical procedure is done. Like with any procedures, a woman’s life could be at risk if her pregnancy is considered risky or there are complications during the procedure. If needed point out that many hospitals and clinics do provide a sterile and safe environment for women, but nothing is 100 percent guaranteed.

Abortion is one of the most controversial topics to debate about since many people have strong opinions on and don’t really care or want to hear what others think. In fact, most people opt to not cover this topic when choosing what to debate about. Even so, it can make for a heated and interesting debate against two very strong-willed people. Keep and open mind and try and state as many facts as possible when defending your beliefs on pro-choice.

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