Are Abortions More Acceptable If They Are Done Early On In The Pregnancy?

While a clear majority of Americans believe abortion is morally wrong and should not be allowed in all or most circumstances [1], some have argued that abortion is less wrong if it is done earlier in the pregnancy.

By this same logic, taking the life of a 4 year old is less wrong than taking the life of a 35 year old.

Unfortunately for those who are pro-choice, the logic is absurd and does not work in either case.

Those who are pro-choice can point out the fact that only 1.5% of all abortions occur in the 21st week or later [2].

However, abortions that are committed early and those that are committed late both result in death of a living human.

In both cases, the woman is put at greater risk of being physically or psychologically harmed by the abortion procedure [3].

It is for these reasons that abortion is always the wrong answer, and there are always better options.

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References

[1] Saad, Lydia. (2011).“Americans Still Split Along “Pro-Choice,” “Pro-Life” Lines.”Gallup, 23 May 2011. Web. 1 Jun 2011. http://www.gallup.com/poll/147734/Americans-Split-
Along-Pro-Choice-Pro-Life-Lines.aspx.

[2] Guttmacher Institute. (2011). “Facts on Induced Abortion in the United States .”Guttmacher Institute, May 2011. Web. 12 Jun 2011. http://www.guttmacher.org/pubs/fb_induced_abortion.html

[3] Elliot Institute. (1997). “A List of Major Sequelae of Abortion.” Elliot Institute, 1997. Web. 13 Jun 2011. http://www.abortionfacts.com/reardon/effect_of_abortion.asp

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