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Abortion Should Be Legal In Cases Of Rape, Or Medical Issues
Abortions should NOT be legal for a "birth control method." Abortions should only be legal for women with medical problems (were the pregnancy could endanger the mother's life) OR if the mother was raped, and the pregnancy was a result of the rape. THERE IS A MIDDLE GROUND THERE IS NO LAW SAYING I HAVE TO BE ON ONE SIDE! PRO OR CON?!? Most ectopic pregnancies result in the death of the child if carried w/ out a termination, which can kill the mother as well. However abortion SHOULD NOT be used as birth control.
 baconbust  25 Jan 2008 23:03
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Abortion should only be legal in case of rape, medical issues, or incest.

That's it.
 
 webman1200  12 Oct 2008 11:21
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Yes, but let the individual states decide for themselves. We don't need the feds involved in this.
 
 grokit  01 Sep 2008 21:59
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It should be allowed when raped
 
 eric456  16 Jun 2008 17:55
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Rape should be allowed whenever. A woman shouldn't feel any pressure to keep a rape baby. Would you rather a child be brought into the world hated and despised. Imagine the burden knowing you're the reminder of such a terrible event
 
 Anti_hero  05 May 2008 20:43
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 Yeah you are right.
by  eric456
 16 Jun 2008 17:54
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I totally agree. Abortions should not be used as birth control, but in case of rarpe or medical problems it should be allowed.
 
 Katie92  03 May 2008 21:34
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Abortion should be legal in *ALL* cases, it's none of your business why a woman wants an abortion, nor is it your place to impose your personal morality on anyone else. If you don't like abortion, don't have one, but keep your nose out of everyone else's business.
 
 Cephus  07 Apr 2008 02:50
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Yes! If a women is raped why should she be forced to have that baby.
 
 nelson12  04 Mar 2008 04:32
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Abortion should not be a national topic, we live in a democratic republic meaning that each state can rule on laws not explicitly explained in the constitution. We are already a bitterly divided country and it is issues like this that are widening the gap.
 
 openurmind  02 Mar 2008 18:38
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 This country is divided no matter what, and these things will never change.
by  baconbust
 02 Mar 2008 18:42
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Exactly because right now abortions are like a form of contraceptive which is totally absurd. Now a days women of our newer generations don't care that they are basically murderers. Every person against this debate should think about this one and only question: What if your mother killed you? Its not right for a mother to kill an infant or a 5 year old so why is right for her to kill a two week old? Do we have an age limit on murder now?
 
 ambercol  01 Mar 2008 01:02
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Abortion should be legal in any case
 
 SIKLEMIND3  12 Feb 2008 03:19
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 LEAVE ME ALONE!!!!!!! I DONT WANT YOU LEAVING COMMENTS ON MY POSTS ANYMORE REGARDLESS OF WHETHER YOU AGREE OR NOT!
by  baconbust
 15 Feb 2008 19:38
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Ok, If some is extreme enough to think that if a woman is raped and should get an abortion apparently either isn't a woman or unbelievably conservative. And if it is life threatening then it would kill BOTH of them or just the mother or just the baby. In the case medical issues an abortion is almost necessary.

In the both cases it should be up to a the person in question to choose to abort them or not. Also why men(despite being one myself) are aloud to debate about this is completely pointless because men don't know anything about going through childbirth or the mental problems so why should men decide for women.
It should be something that is decided by women. If there were a vote on such a thing men shouldn't be aloud to vote on it.
 
 Spaniard  02 Feb 2008 20:51
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I agree that abortion should be allowed for medical reasons and in case of rape but having said that one thing concerns me. Medicals complications can be traced and abortion in that case would be without any fuss but what about rape? A woman can always lie about being raped whereas she in fact got pregnant without intention as a result of something more voluntary than rape.

If a solution to this exists I am for the topic completely.
 
 Twilight  31 Jan 2008 17:27
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I vote for pro-choice. While I think it is a sad decision for a woman to have an abortion for birth control, I can't say I judge her on that and her decision is wrong. Everyone of us has circumstances through life that alter our decision making.

I do agree that abortions should stay legal, and yes, especially in the case of rape and mortality. But I also agree they should stay legal because of a woman's varying circumstances.

If I ever find myself in a situation, such as this, I want to know that I have a 'choice' in the matter as to what happens to me and my body and whatever is inside my body. God gave, yes people, God, gave all of us one thing in common when we were born and that was we were all granted with the God given right of 'choice'. Who's to say that a woman's abortion choice is any worse or better than your or my choice of anything else we choose in life.

It is time for people to mind their own business and let people live their own lives. The woman and her abortion have no positive nor negative impact on your daily life- just your view in social belief- yes, just your belief.
 
 seoems369  30 Jan 2008 03:49
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Of course, abortions should be legal in the case of rape or medical complications. But I also believe women, in general, should not be forced to carry a pregnancy to term if they don't want to. There should be some reasonable limits placed on the practice, such as an acceptable maximum length of the pregnancy after which no abortions can be performed except in exceptional circumstances. However, the essential freedom of women to cope with the consequences of their own fertility should remain.
 
 Hidell  28 Jan 2008 14:50
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Yes it should my ex gf had to but it was not with me i swear
 
 kazdude14  27 Jan 2008 19:47
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Abortions should absolutely be legal in the case of rape and if the patient's life is in danger. Many people are uncomfortable with being labelled either pro-choice or pro-life, because they find themselves somewhere in the middle on this issue.

Women often choose to terminate a pregnancy because they do not feel financially and emotionally prepared to raise a child. Although I think that abortion should still be legal in most of these cases, these women should be encouraged to consider other options. I would even make it mandatory to attend a counseling session, so that they are clear about the choices that they have. Abortion is certainly not the only option, and it is often preferable to give the child up for adoption instead.
 
 mackenzie  26 Jan 2008 18:36
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I agree completely. Abortions should not be used as birth control, but only in case of rape, or medical problems. Good Argument.
 
 Fromwithin  26 Jan 2008 17:53
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I am against abortion no matter how the mother conceived!I was raped at the age of 18 and conceived.I went through the thoughts of it I won't lie about that.I also thought about giving up my child for adoption.I didn't find out I was pregnant until I was almost four months.I could of had an abortion even in the 2nd trimester.I couldn't do it because no matter how he was conceived he was a part of me.I believe we are all here for a reason.My son is now 19 and he is a beautiful soul and he is on his way to becoming a youth pastor.God used something awful that happened to me and turned it into a blessing!!!
 
 momto4  20 Oct 2008 15:11
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Abortion is MURDER! There is no way that ANYONE should get away with murder! Children are beautiful and are our future! God does things for a reason, God takes people away from this Earth for a reason. If we legalize Abortion, in any way, shape, or form, then Murderers that kill a woman and her unborn child on "accident" then they can get up on the stand and say that it is there way of abortion. IT'S WRONG!!!!!!!!
 
 smileyface  01 Sep 2008 21:54
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 Prove that abortion is murder please.
by  justsumguy
 01 Sep 2008 22:13
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That baby could possibly have the cure for cancer or aids.
 
 Calvin  18 Aug 2008 02:32
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I agree with the child endangering the mother's life to an extent, but in cases of rape, just because one person committed a crime doesn't mean the baby should die. It is still a life and it deserves a chance just like everyone else.
 
 raiderfan9  09 May 2008 14:21
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I completely disagree. I have seen videos of them doing it and its so graphic i don't understand why people don't get the fact that its a baby, a life. When has it been okay to kill. There are alternatives for rape victims. There are pills that are accessible that stop it from even reaching the cell. And if my wife was threatening an abortion i would take it seriously almost as though she was about to murder a full grown child. There are alternatives its the fact that these victims wait and the baby is 3 months grown. For people that are not victims of rape. Its almost hard to believe that the mother would do this. Even if your or underage its your fault you had sex and the baby shouldn't have to pay.
 
 Diffrence4  08 Feb 2008 04:46
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 I said it shouldn't be used as birth control, it should only be used for rape victims. And yes for older adults there is a pill, but what about the 11 yr olds raped by family members that hide the fact their molested, until a doctor finds out they are pregnant, oh the 11 yr old should be forced to carry a rape baby?NO WAY!
by  baconbust
 09 Feb 2008 00:21
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Does any law can make any historic footmark in the relationship between mother and her child? I think every one would pose the same in the matter of abortion. Assassinating a life with the help of the law which is created by some countable people is not at all the symbol of a true justice. This is must said to be an organized murder. A murder is never acceptable. And in this case we kill a life which we don’t know that whether it would be a Shakespeare or a Maradona or a Nelson Mandela in future. A budding life should not be assassinated in so early with the name of justice or law. According to me abortion should not be made legal in any case as a life is always precious what anybody gets after a long prayer I guess.
 
 sudipa  07 Feb 2008 23:18
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 Again I'm only talking about rape victims, and people with severe medical conditions, I'm against abortion as birth control. UGHHH!
by  baconbust
 09 Feb 2008 00:22
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I do not agree. It is the most selfish thing to do. Kill someone else just because your life is in danger if it was a result of a rape. I don't care if you die, babies should not be killed just because it's the easier way out. If you were raped, put it up for adoption, if your life is in danger, take the chance. There is still a percentage that you will survive. I know that seems harsh, but what about the morality of it?
 
 taffy4jc  29 Jan 2008 15:25
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 No one said anything about life being in danger because of rape. Make sure you read everything it says: If the mother's life is in danger because of medical issues OR the pregnancy was the result of rape. By the way most ectopic pregnancies if carried w/out termination can kill both the mother and the baby anyways, and approx. 100% of pregnancies that are ectopic will die regardless. I don't understand how anyone can leave comments like that w/ out researching issues, or at least read the entire statement first, thanks.
by  baconbust
 29 Jan 2008 18:29
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Wrong button oops
 
 baconbust  26 Jan 2008 17:20
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 Your just ridiculous, all your statements are invalid! Grow up! lol
by  baconbust
 29 Jan 2008 18:31
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