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Defending Your Beliefs On Pro Life

February 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

We all have our own opinions and some are stronger than others. Pro Life has always been a subject that many people have strong feelings about. In fact, many people don’t even touch on the subject due to people’s strong opinion on the subject matter. Even so, everyone is entitled to have their own opinion and to express them. Always stand your ground on your opinion, but also keep an open mind about it.

Defending your beliefs by showing support to your argument is a great way sway others to your side. Even if you don’t sway them, at least you’re defending your beliefs using factual information.

When it comes to defending your beliefs on pro life, you have to be able to empathize with your opponent’s viewpoint as well as the audience. You’re speaking in front of several people about your stance on pro choice, it’s important to prove you know your information about the topic. You want to start your viewpoints with sympathy. You’ll lose your audience if you begin by criticizing. If you just attack people, you’ll never get your point across. In fact, it’ll just make the other side feel defensive. The point is to let them hear your side of the argument.

Don’t just do research on your side of the argument. Always know both sides and why people could believe the way they do. Talk about knowing their side and talk about why you disagree with it.

Point out any missing points to the pro-choice argument. Again, this is where you will state their side and why you disagree without criticizing those who are pro-choice. If your side is missing something, state that as well.

Before closing arguments, state the statistics. Numbers don’t always lie and it’s the perfect way to back up your information.

We all have strong opinions when it comes to abortion. It’s important to state both sides of the argument, not just your own. When defending your beliefs on pro-choice it’s important not to criticize, inform people. The second you start criticizing the sooner the other side will get defensive.

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Selective Abortion

January 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The majority of abortions are the result of an unplanned, unwanted pregnancy creating a crisis for the mother. These would include anything from teenage pregnancy, already having too many children to care for, and women who feel they are too old to have a baby.

Therapeutic abortions are performed primarily out of concern for health issues that would make it dangerous for a woman to carry a baby.

Selective abortions represent the smallest percentage of abortions performed in the United States. Gender Selection abortions may be performed when parents want a child of a particular gender. Many Asian and Third World countries encourage this for cultural and economic reasons. In the U.S., however, many states are disallowing abortions for reason of gender selection.

Pre natal testing for Down Syndrome has been available for decades. With advances in technology, many congenital illnesses and deformities can be diagnosed at an early stage of pregnancy. In addition to Down Syndrome, identifiable congenital conditions include Cystic Fibrosis, club foot, cleft palate, spina bifida, and heart defects. Parents may elect to selectively abort babies that will have lifelong disabilities

The technology of IVF (in vitro fertilization) has helped countless women conceive children they desperately want. However, the nature of the procedure can involve fertilizing dozens of eggs and implanting up to a dozen or more of these, in the hope that one or two will survive. On those occasions when too many fetuses survive the implantation, there is good reason to elect to have some of them removed. Multiple baby pregnancies present problems such as health risks to the mother and premature births with the associated likeliness of low birth weight, underdeveloped lungs, and developmental disabilities.

In many cultures, girls are aborted or allowed to die in the belief that girls are less valuable than boys. Someday, those boys will go searching for wives – and, thanks to selective gender abortion, there won’t be enough girls to go around.

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Before it was Legal

January 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Your daughter, niece, granddaughter, and other young women never knew a world without computers, cell phones, CD players, MP3s and so on. Those of us over 50 remember those days well, although admission of such memories makes us feel ancient. Young women in a society with more sexual freedom than previous generations can also not imagine a world where legal abortion is not available in the event of an accidental or otherwise undesired pregnancy. The right to legal abortions, established in 1973 with the Supreme Court decision in the Roe v Wade case, is largely taken for granted by today’s women.

The legalized status for abortions is not based on technical advancements. The “how to” knowledge has been around for centuries. However, doctors faced loss of medical license or worse if they were caught performing such procedures. Roe v Wade, as controversial now as it was in 1973, made the choice to terminate a pregnancy a safe one with regard to the safety of women.

For those too young to remember what went on before abortions were legal, a review is in order.

Women have always tried to terminate unwanted pregnancies, even when they were banned by law. Absent the choice to have a safe medical procedure, they resorted to dangerous–sometimes-fatal–”back-alley” abortions. These procedures were generally performed under unsanitary conditions by practitioners with questionable qualifications, and were frequently followed by hemorrhaging, infection, and horrifically painful death. Because of the unsavory, underground, illegal nature of “back alley” abortions, women were frequently afraid to see a doctor when complications set in.

There were countless cases of couples attempting “do it yourself” abortions at home, many of which went terribly wrong. Sometimes wire coat hangers were used as crude instruments to attempt scraping the fetus from the woman’s womb, with disastrous results.

Right or wrong, the option of legal abortion allows women to make a difficult choice that allows them to live.

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“Pro-life” is not the Same as “Anti-abortion”

December 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment

In the United States, there is debate over being “pro-life” and “pro-choice”. If you are pro-choice, you support a woman’s right to an abortion, but within reason. The current legal standing is that a fetus can only be terminated within the first trimester. However, there is confusion between being pro-life and “anti-abortion”. Although these titles may seem one and the same, there are differences in beliefs and practices.

Pro-lifers are generally people who want abortion rights taken out of the Constitution and for abortion clinics to be shut down. Protestors that sometimes gather around clinics are generally pro-lifers. They tend to be peaceful, but have strong beliefs against abortion. Pro-lifers generally use religion as the base of their stance against abortion.
Abortion is viewed as a sin by this group, and they believe that life is precious upon conception.

Anti-abortionists have the same core beliefs are pro-lifers, but use extreme measures to make their voices heard. This group has no particular interest in influencing political policy, but instead attempts to take matters into their own hands. This is an extremist version of being pro-life. Although not every anti-abortionist practices violence, the people who vandalize abortion clinics and personally threaten doctors tend to be anti-abortionists.

One thing that the two groups have in common is the belief that abortion itself is immoral. For some time, the current Supreme Court’s stance that fetuses inherit pain from abortion has been in question. Pro-lifers are often in the belief that fetuses feel pain earlier than 20 weeks, therefore surgery is inhumane.

The abortion pill, also called RU-486 (Mifepristone) has sparked new debate. Since a fetus is not surgically removed through this procedure, it is assumed that no pain is inflicted. Still, pro-lifers continue to fight to remove this product from the market and anti-abortionists fight amongst the public.

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Abortion: When a Personal Issue Turns Political

December 23, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The abortion of a fetus is a personal decision. Although women who partake in abortions are sometimes looked down upon, it is a heart-wrenching decision for most that do not see another way out of the situation. In some instances, women are too sick to bear a healthy child and the baby may be at risk for miscarriage or premature birth. In other cases, the person having an abortion is just a child who cannot possibly care for a baby. Whether you agree with abortion or not, it is a very personal issue that you could not imagine being involved in unless you are directly affected.

Given the personal nature of abortions, it’s a wonder that politicians gain votes and attempt to regulate the process. A majority of conservative Republicans believe that abortions should be illegal and that life begins at conception. Most Democrats believe that women should have the right to an abortion with some limitations. For example, it would be considered immoral if a pregnant woman changed her mind about having a baby at seven months’ gestation.

The Supreme Court ultimately decides abortion rights. Since the 1973 ruling of Roe v. Wade, the Court has still been split on rights. As of 2010, half of the country believes in having moderate abortion rights. The current law is moderate, stating that women can have an abortion during the first trimester.

Education for all women on abortion is particularly important, given the emotional nature of the procedure. However, some politicians opt to ban abortion information. This can lead to illegal and unsafe abortion practices.

Politicians on both sides continue to argue whether the law is too conservative or too liberal. Whether you are in support of or against the current law, you can perhaps wonder how dangerous it is for politicians to be the ultimate decision makers in such a personal matter. Keep in mind that this decision is a tough one for a woman.

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Adoption Is A Real Option

December 21, 2010 By Leave a Comment

The decision to give up a child to adoption is difficult, but for many mothers they don’t look at that as an option. For many the idea of giving their child up to another mother and father isn’t something they can live with. For these mothers, as hard as it may seem, they feel the best thing to do with an unwanted pregnancy is to abort it. This is a decision that is rather controversial, and there are those with strong opinions on both sides.

The key to the argument may not be agreeing on when life begins or if it’s a woman’s right to choose. The argument may have to do with understanding what the world is doing to and for pregnant mothers who aren’t interested in having their carried to term. These mothers are scared and they don’t want the embarrassment of bringing a child to term and the shame they will feel of having to give them up.

There may be nothing legally or even morally wrong with a mother that is making the right choice for her body, but there is also nothing wrong about attempting to convince these mothers that there are other, more safer options out there for them. Giving a child up for adoption is something that can benefit the mother and her mental health, and benefit a couple that is ready to give a child a loving home.

It’s about showing the mother who is thinking about abortion the opportunities that a child could have it put in the right environment. It shouldn’t be a time of condemning, but rather a time of education so that these mothers can see where their choices will land their child. If a mother thinks there is a better option then they might be inclined to go ahead and give their child up for adoption than they would to get their child aborted.

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The Role of Parents In Abortion

December 19, 2010 By Leave a Comment

People who make the choice to have abortions are met with intense fire and criticism from anyone who finds out. While abortion may be legal in many parts of the world, it is certainly not accepted as a normal practice. Even those who support a woman’s right to choose understand that it’s better off that the child not be conceived at all. So what is the step in reducing the number of abortions that occur in the world every day?

Birth Control

There is nothing wrong with using a little protection. There are many young people who don’t like the feel of a condom, or girls that don’t like the way a medication makes their body feel. There simply has to be a line drawn somewhere when it comes to this. Parents must educate their children on the dangers of having sex without any protection. Beyond diseases there is the overriding possibility of getting pregnant. Parents must make sure kids are committed to using protection whenever they are going to engage in a sexual activity.

Trust

Many teens who become pregnant don’t talk to their parents about it because they don’t feel like they can. Most teens envision their parents getting incredibly angry and refusing to speak to them or shaming their children. Parents must make sure their kids are aware that no matter what the situation that they can always come to them. The want is that kids will feel more comfortable about being open and honest with their parent and they will be willing to tell them when they are pregnant. This will give the parents the option of going over what options are best for the child and the parent and deciding if there is a reason to have the abortion. A parent is a very big part of the pregnancy process on a teen mother. They must be supportive and they must be helpful so that the right decision can be made.

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Facing Abortion? Consider all the Effects Afterward

December 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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For unwed and young women facing an unwanted pregnancy, abortion may be the only option available. In the United States, abortion is a hot topic among politicians, religious leaders, and workers at the company water cooler. Despite that fact, the constitution still allows women the right to decide what to do with their bodies and their pregnancies. Before having an abortion, there are many things a woman should think through.

Any woman facing abortion should visit with her doctor about the medical and emotional effects of the procedure. Unwanted pregnancies are at the forefront of the mind, while a young woman may not realize what the lasting effects can be. Abortions can lead to infertility and in some cases a woman who had an abortion at a young age may never be able to have children later in life. Some women have become severely depressed afterward. The emotional toll may continue for many years and some women never get over the guilt of what they’ve done.

An abortion is not a simple procedure either. It is the surgical removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus and requires trained medical personnel to complete an abortion safely. In some locales, abortions are not available and women may have to travel several hours to find a qualified facility. As with any medical procedure, abortions are not cheap and they are not generally covered by medical insurance. Assistance options available to help defray the costs of getting an abortion, but chances are most of it will need to be paid for out of pocket. One way to meet abortion costs are Payday One loans. These types of confidential loans can be repaid quickly before anyone is the wiser. If you’re facing an unwanted or unexpected pregnancy and don’t know what to do, seek out medical advice concerning the all the after effects you may face.

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Role of The Friend in Abortion

December 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Abortion, while it can be the choice of women of any age in places around the world that is legal, is not often the problem of adult women. It’s often the problem of teen mothers. These young mothers often make mistakes and are careless and then are forced with very serious issues. When the time comes for them to face the reality that they are carrying a child and they must make a decision that will impact them and the child forever, they often shy away from their parents.

While parents may know best, they are often not who the child goes to. The fear here is that there is a lot of anger that comes out of the parent. They will shame the child and force the child to make a decision that they think is best, and not a decision that the child thinks is best. In times of need the teen will often turn to a friend. If you are the friend of that teen it’s important you do things the right way. You want to do what is right for the teen but that means being a good friend first and foremost.

You want to make sure you urge the teen to talk with their parents. A teen is supposed to be able to talk to their parents about anything. Urge them to get their parents in on the situation. They need more support than just you will provide. Make sure they are getting that from somewhere.

Urge them to look at all the options. Ultimately it is their right to choose and you shouldn’t condemn them if that is the way that they go with it, but what you should be doing is convincing them to explore every possibility and then decide from there what the best choice is. Let them know you are in their corner and will do what you can to help them get through it.

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The Role of the Father in Abortion

December 15, 2010 By Leave a Comment

There is a very difficult situation that a mother must face when it turns out that she is pregnant at an unwanted age. Many teens have experienced problems like this in recent years. There is more careless sexual behavior and more kids are getting pregnant. What this is leading to is a rise in abortions. More teens, afraid of the shame of being a pregnant teen as well as the anger they will feel from their parents, is causing them to discreetly get an abortion. It’s a woman’s right to choose, but that doesn’t mean that the choice is ever easy.

The harder situation might be for the father of the child. While it may not be as physically taxing on the father, many times fathers feel a sense of anger at the fact that they ultimately have no control over what the mother is going to do. The truth though is that a father has enormous say in what happens. You just have to be serious about being a part of the process.

The first thing you need to do is support the mother. The more the mother knows she is supported the more she will feel comfortable making a decision, and consulting you on that decision. This isn’t done to be deceiving. This is done because she needs a wealth of support. You must let her know that while you may not enjoy every decision she makes, it will be your decision together.

You must urge her to look at all the possibilities. If you believe differently than she does then you need to speak with her calmly about your feelings. If you feel that you should be able to raise the child then you need to speak calmly to her about it, but you must know that your bargaining power is limited in this situation. If you cannot understand that then you are in for a rough fight that you will lose.

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