English Should Abortion Remain legal in the U.S.? Abortion is one of the most controversial topics in our time. Many people believe that abortion is immoral and it should be considered as murder. On the other hand, some support the idea that it is the women's right to choose to have an abortion. Although both sides have valid arguments, it is a subject that continues to divide the country. Polls taken in the U.S. show that most Americans do not support abortion, except under certain circumstances. First, there is general agreement that if the mother’s life is at risk a person can justify an abortion. Secondly, most people on both sides of this issue, whether they are “ pro-choice” and “ pro-life” factions agree that abortion is justified in cases of incest. And lastly, the consensus among the opposing groups is that abortions are justified in cases of rape. Also, many people do not …show more content…
each year. Statistics show that in 2011, most abortions occurred in California (181,730). The second highest number of abortions was reported for New York (138,370), while the third highest number was found in Florida (84,990). [ABORT73.COM > FACTS ABOUT ABORTION > U.S. ABORTION STATISTICS]. Since these three states have the largest populations in the U.S., they would be expected to have the largest number of abortions. The high number of abortions has not only made many Americans upset but has lead some to commit multiple counts of violence against individuals or organizations that provide abortions. These crimes affect both people and property, including arson and bombings. Incidents of violence have included crimes against people, including kidnapping, drive-by shootings, and stalking. Other criminal acts include vandalism; assault, attempted murder; and even murder. Such acts are typically committed by domestic extremists, but can also be committed by ordinary