The War Gone Unnoticed
The internet has many helpful resources and not just that, comments, advices, and opinions of people can be expressed through it. In some cases it can lead to arguments in disagreement between each other's topic. At the end of the argument, or as you would like to call it conversation, it ends with what you believe. The decision to end a pregnancy is one of those topics where many disagree with each other. Comments such as “it’s my future,” “it’s my body,” or “it’s my decision” put others in a uncomfortable position. Yes, it is your future, your body and your decision. But one thing is for sure, it is a crime. A crime that has not been seen as a crime in the American society. It does not matter how many “buts” and “ifs” are said, abortion continues to be a crime and should be seen as one.
According to New York Times News, 10 states from the United States allow abortion with no restrictions. The other 40 states have different restrictions, such as North Dakota, which carries on the process of abortion before pregnancy reaches 6 weeks. Looking further into the restrictions in states. The states of Iowa, Texas and Virginia have a restriction at 28 weeks of pregnancy; when the baby is fully developed and can feel pain. According to Dr David Robert Grimes a physicist, a baby can start to feel pain at 24 weeks when the nervous system is developed. I guess than under the eyes of those who agree to abortion, it is ok to end a pregnancy? As long as the process takes place before 24 weeks. I disagree. Even if the baby can not feel pain or whatever other reason the abortion should not take place, it is an innocent child. The only blame for this action are the irresponsible parents who did not protect themselves during sexual intercoarse.
Why has abortion continued than? Because they have the right to do so. Some do it for school, financial problems, or for problems at home, but not in the case for one or even more women who take advantage of it, such as Irene Vilar. A woman who has been pregnant 15 times in 17 years and all of those times she has aborted. This kind of action should not be allowed there are contraceptives in the first place to prevent pregnancies for those who do not wish to have a child.
Now not everyone is like Irene Vilar, some abort so they can go to college. College gives many opportunities for families to improve, to achieve a dream job, and more. Getting into Universities can be very difficult for some student to be accepted as well. The reasons why she chose to abort are understandable; college takes commitment, effort, money and time. But there are other things that can be done. There is an Education Amendments of 1972 that can help pregnant students get through college. A leave of absence can be given. Basically the student can get out of college and come back and continue where she stopped. After having the baby child care can be provided through some colleges or even near by locally for help.
Other reasons why families may choose to abort pregnancies are because they can not afford having a baby or would rather choose to wait until they are prepared to take care of the child. The family should know that adoption is an option. There are many women who can’t have children and would love to have one. If it is a financial problem the Government can help through WIC.
Another reason why women choose to abort her pregnancy is because she does not want the baby, and it’s her body; so she can do what she wants to her own body. I agree women should have rights but I believe this case is different. It is not just her body we are speaking about it is about the life of a baby.
Having an abortion can be a difficult decision for many families. There are many reasons why to agree to abort but we should remember that even if under the law it is ok, even if clinics participate in abortion and even if it is not seen as a crime in our society, we should know that it is a crime and should accept it as it is. At the end it is your decision, but something has to be done.
Work Cited
Grimes, Dr.David Robert. “A Scientist Weighs Up The Five Anti Abortion Arguments.” The Guardian. The Guardian, 12 August 2015. 3 December 2015.
“Adicta Al Aborto O A Su Marido? Una Mujer Confiesa Que Aborto 15 Veces En 17 Anos.” 20 Minutos. 20 Minutos, 25 October 2009. 3 December 2015.
“Your Pregnancy Week By Week.” BabyCenter. Baby Center.
Dianna. “5 Things Every Pregnant College Student Show Know.” College Success For Moms. TGM Millennials. 14, April 2014. 3 December 2015.
