Throughout the world, abortions and a woman's right to have them remain taboo. As abortion is illegal in many countries, women sometimes going to extreme and dangerous lengths to obtain them. Going beyond whether or not terminating a pregnancy is right or wrong, what are the pros and cons of abortion? And should abortion as a medical procedure be legal?
Abortions should be legal.
Women should have the right to choose whether or not they have an abortion.
Abortion is an individual's choice
The government should not have the power to regulate women's bodies.
Abortion makes economic sense for both women and the government
Legalized abortion is more economically cost-effective for women because it is cheaper than birth procedure costs and eliminates the financial burden of a child. According to research, more women from lower economic classes seek more abortions. Therefore, making abortion legal would be economically beneficial for government spending because it reduces welfare costs to help impoverished children.
There is no such thing as an unwanted child. Even if the mother cannot support the child, there are extensive waiting lists for families looking to adopt.
It is very common for women to express sentiments of regret after getting an abortion. On the other hand, women never express regret for choosing to have a child.
Abortions are not permissible within certain religious beliefs
Religions view human life as sacred since God created it. By killing an unborn child, people are refusing to acknowledge that only God has the power to end life. Therefore, abortions are not permissible within religion.
