Abortion continues to provoke a big debate whether it is ethical or unethical. Each side provides strong arguments. Let us summarize some of both sides.
For most of the liberals, abortion is ethical. First, the liberals can argue abortion is the law of the land when they refer to the US Supreme Court decision. The landmark abortion case Roe V. Wade, decided on Jan. 22, 1973, guarantees abortion as a fundamental right. The liberals also argue only a woman should decide when and whether to have a child. It is the woman’s ability and independence to determine her future. In addition, they believe that embryos and fetuses are not independent or self-determining beings, and abortion is the termination of a pregnancy, not a baby. As in our country,