Abortion

Abortion is one of the most controversial issues in modern day society. Approximately,

1.37 million abortions are given a year in the Untied States alone. Since 1972, when

abortions were made legal, the same prominent question has been asked to all the citizens

of abortion friendly societies. When does the fetus gain its own human rights? Many

contradicting opinions have come to the public’s attention. Most believe the baby doesn’t

have rights until born and abortion can be used as a last minute contraceptive. With

nearly 50% of all pregnancies in America being unintended, women fail to notice the

magnitude of abortions.

    

    Though being both despised and supported in America, abortions greatly contribute to

the overall income of the U.S. economy. In fact, the abortion industry grosses an average

of $ 372 to $400 million dollars a year alone. With programs such as planned parent

among other government financed clinics; the abortion industry’s profit is constantly

increasing figures. Abortion companies also have a new reliable source for abortions;

Teens.

      

        With over 20% of all pregnancies in the U.S. coming from teens ages 13-17, abortion

has reached its highest gross in history. For 1,000 births, 312 are terminated. Modern day

society is now openly beginning to accept teen pregnancy, rather than viewing it as a

form of taboo, due to the ease of terminating pregnancies.

          Since the large increase in currency for abortion companies, new forms of

termination have been discovered and used. The original in-clinic operation from 1972

has drastically changed. Safer but more gruesome forms of the original procedure are

being practiced. The newest last minute contraceptive is the abortion pill. With this new

potent medication, you can simply take two doses to completely terminate an early

pregnancy. The result is the shedding of the inner walls of the vagina, which supports the

new cell, or potential baby. After the medication takes its full effect, the zygote is

discharged, flowing like a period. With such ease to end pregnancy, it’s no wonder why  

four out of every ten pregnancies are terminated in the world.

            Shortly after carefully considering and analyzing the fetal stages of the fetus, I

believe the baby gains rights just as it gains a heart beat; Three months into the

pregnancy. At this point of the second trimester, the baby’s brain has begun developing,

helping it perform regular baby action, such as sleeping and sucking its thumb. I disagree

with the idea of aborting a child, especially when its for the mothers selfish, and

immature mistakes. Babies and child birth is a special quality, not to be made a statistic

and not to be considered as a mistake. Regardless of the situation at hand, a child is

wonderful responsibility, and abortions are a careless way of taking it for granted.

        Overall, researching abortion and its very shocking statistics showed me a new

perspective on the gracious gift of child birth. After realizing how the miracle of baby

development occurs ,I’ve finally gained my own opinion on abortion. I deeply believe the

baby does have rights at three months, just as it gains it’s true sign of life; A heart beat.