The subject of abortion rights has been highly debated in the United States for a long a time. To comprehend the various elements of the abortion debate, we must first dwell into the arguments presented by both proponents and opponents Proponents for abortion cite that the personal liberties of women are endangered when others begin to place restrictions on what they can do to their bodies. Proponents see nothing morally wrong with abortions done in a reasonable time-frame, with most proponents claiming “A fertilized egg, an embryo…represents potential human life,” but is not in itself a living being yet (News).Meanwhile, opponents to abortion hold a separate concept of when life begins and regards the abortion of even “potential” life as murder. Emphasizing facts like “1.1 million U.S. aborts [occur] a year,” and that “51% of abortions are performed on women less than 25 years of age,” opponents hold that abortion is just a means of encouraging irresponsibility (student). …show more content…
Proponents seek to liberate women from inequality by promoting personal freedom. By encouraging the use of science to dictate what is defined as life, and by striving to create circumstances where women can make their own decisions, proponents seek to enforce values of knowledge, equality, and independence. In contrast, opponents’ arguments to abortion support the value of life. Furthermore, opponents protect values of family and tradition, as they seek to maintain timeless religious traditions and prevent the destruction of potential