abortion

On the debate topic "abortion", I will provide reasons in favor of it based on how it impacts society and individuals. I will not assert or continue any debate about what one personally should feel about the act of abortion in-and-of-itself. I personally don't like it, choose not to do it, but must conclude the option is better supported than not allowed. In my argument I will be making reference to a number of different kinds of abortions, though I am only making an argument in favor of "safe access to legal professional abortion". a"bor"tion noun 1. Also called voluntary abortion. The removal of an embryo or fetus from the uterus in order to end a pregnancy. 2. any of various surgical methods for terminating a pregnancy, especially during the first six months. 3. Also called spontaneous abortion. miscarriage ( def 1 ) . 4. an immature and nonviable fetus. To start my argument, I would like to invoke what I will argue are important factors in deciding whether abortion is acceptable on the terms I agreed to above. Than I will break down the arguments for each factor. 1) Importance of group sustainability 2) Human rights 3) Societal and individual health 4) Reduction in criminal behavior **Importance of group sustainability** Here I am making the argument that abortion, natural and/or assisted, is an integral part of group sustainability. Basic "group sustainability argument" goes as follows: 1. A population can only sustain a certain amount of people based on the groups ability to also sustain "access" to food/water resources and space for the individuals to live. (Please answer YES or NO) 2. If there are more people than what can be provided for, some portion will suffer and die. (YES or NO) 3. Thus we can conclude that it is always in our best interest to keep open options for the population's control, in order to balance our sustainability. (YES or NO) Conclusion: Abortion is favored Conclusion is elaborated on: to reduce the amount of suffering and needless death of those brought into the world, only to suffer and die, should constitute a good thing; for it adds to the well-being of the people capable of continuing existence. Any life which comes into this world does not only impact it's own existence, but others, sometimes a few, sometimes many. The pregnancy can severely inhibit (circumstantially dependent) the mother's ability to sustain other areas of her life (health / opportunity), which in turn can impact other possible children already born and cared for, and/or future children yet to come. The possible resources and energy used to sustain that life, that will inevitably die, is in some sense a wasted expense that serves no one other than a misguided and seemingly cruel mind, because it needlessly holds onto the idea that this person must live despite its destined desolation. Even worse is when abortion is railed against by those whom proclaim they are fighting for a possible life they themselves are not willing to take care of, and will soon as possible turn a blind eye to the forthcoming, REAL suffering of lives effected by "their choices". This moves me directly to the next part of my argument. **Human rights** Here I will make the argument that the options of abortion is foremost the right of the person in which the possible life will be sustained. Those rights include: first this person's right to control their bodily functions in such a way that they can be considered to have aspirations to full participation, equal membership and active involvement in society. Without the right of reproductive choice, all other human rights: civil and political, economic and social, have only limited power to advance the well-being of the person. 1. The person for which abortion is not an option must, by virtue of circumstance, be unable to participate as an equal and active member of society. (YES or NO) 2. The option for safe access to abortion allows the person the opportunity to participate as an equal and active member of society. (YES or NO) 3. Thus we can conclude that the option to alleviate such disability is good; it allows for the person to maintain their human rights. This is good for the individual and society. Conclusion: Abortion is favored Conclusion is elaborated on: It can be further demonstrated by historical standards of human relations that, because of the person who bares the child, they, without abortion options, are forced to be dependent on others for well-being (with but few exceptions). By the words of Charlotte Perkins Gilman, " Wealth, power, social distinction, fame "not only these, but home and happiness, reputation, ease and pleasure, her bread and butter, --all, must come to her through a small gold ring". .. . I would add state assistance(within certain countries); which is a whole other issue, but very contingent to the circumstances involved here. Although, Gilman was speaking about the choices available to women at the time, abortion plays a critical role in how women can combat the subservient and dependent life style, and maintain their independence and thus her human rights. I remind us of what Margaret Sanger wrote: "No woman can call herself free until she can choose consciously whether she will or will not be a mother. " **Societal and individual health** Here I will make the argument that the health of society and the individual is better sustained with safe access to legal professional abortion. 1. Within society and/or with an individual trying to survive, abortion will happen. (YES or NO) 2. If no safe access to abortion is available, the means to accomplish the abortion are dangerous and lead to unsafe choices. The likelihood of the individual developing damaging health consequences (physically and mentally) and even contingent agents not directly involved in the abortion, can be great (YES or NO) 3. Legal and regulated safe access to professional abortion will provide better control for the health of the people. Conclusion: Abortion is favored Conclusion is elaborated on: as with most actions, the lack of action still has consequences. Here an argument is made that the results of not acting to provide safe access to abortion only increases the harm done. The fact that you or I don't like abortion does not reduce the fact that it will be done, and if we truly do care about the well-being of people, we will make the hard choice to allow safe access to professional abortions. **Reduction in criminal behavior** Here I will make the argument that allowing safe access to professional abortion reduces the criminal behavior involved in illegal abortion, including but not limited to, unregulated procedures: 1. Illegal abortions are unregulated, unprofessional, and can include a number of other illegal activities. (YES or NO) 2. Legal abortion can be regulated, with properly educated professionals, and will provide records of all actions involved in procedures needed to accomplish the task. 3. Legal safe access to professional abortion will reduce a large number of criminal activities that otherwise would not take place. Conclusion: Abortion is favored Conclusion is elaborated on: safe access to professional abortion reduces the criminal behavior involved in illegal abortion, including but not limited to, unregulated procedures: equipment used, location, and the number of criminal activities required to get access to drugs, etc. .. Also included are the lack of professional support with access to accurate and up-to-date information about all the things involved in abortion, i. e. history, modern understanding of the process, physiological analysis, physical exams before and after the procedure. I would like to add the form of payment, as it will be under the table and lacking any records of responsibility. Sources will be included in next round. No Room.