Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
Should abortion be legal?
Position‹2 of 3›

Abortion should only be allowed in extreme situations.

This position holds that abortion should be permitted only in extreme situations. It argues that termination is justified in cases such as rape or incest, when the pregnancy endangers the mother's life, or in some cases of severe foetal disability — balancing the rights of two individuals.

Supporting arguments · 4

  1. Abortion should be allowed when pregnancy endangers the mother
    The mother's right to life is more important than the foetus'. If the mother's life is in danger, an abortion should be allowed.
  2. A Mother should be allowed to abort a child with disabilities
    Modern technology can alert us to potential disabilities before birth. Abortion should be allowed in these cases.
  3. Abortion should be legal in cases of rape and incest
    A victim of sex crimes should not be forced to have the perpetrator's child.
  4. Abortion is a balance of two separate individuals' rights.
    The entire issue rests upon when a fetus becomes a person and when they are, the balance of protection they deserve.