Abortion- Then and NowAlthough abortion is one of the most controversial topics, it is a permanent decision ending a harmless human being's life, and that will always be the most significant fact no matter which way it is viewed. Before the Roe vs. Wade case passed legalized abortion, some women rebelled against state laws and practically did anything selfishly in their power to have this procedure done illegally and in an unsafe manner.
Since the women's rights movement was going on during this time, some women felt very encouraged to have more freedom in their personal choices-including abortion. One of these feminist protesters, Jane Roe, (the woman fighting in favor of abortion), sued a Country District Attorney and won her case because she believed the laws against abortion violated her right to privacy even though Texas' state law restricted it. The Supreme Court interpreted the Bill of Rights that a fetus had no human rights, and abortion became legal in 1973. This opened up the door to advocates of pro-life and pro-choice, and these two opponents protested almost endlessly to let their voices be heard. Ever since Roe v. Wade, the abortion rate has risen to extreme heights. Despite the horrifying statistics, doctors still today are working to make the procedure of abortion "safer" and "more effective" no matter how harmful it is to the baby's life. They are far more concerned with fulfilling the mother's wishes to end her baby's life rather than actually doing the monstrous deed, and that is not right. |
Abortion has taken a terrible toll on America. We've now lost more than 54 million of our sons, daughters, friends, and neighbors and we are a much poorer nation for it." -NRLC Education Director Dr. Randall K. O'Bannon |