In an online debate, Peter Thurley questions a new South Dakota law pertaining to the issue of rape or incest in connection with abortion. Unfortunately, when many people consider the issue of abortion, the “right to choose” during rape or incest is always proposed. Though I am not condoning the practice of abortion during these cases, only one percent of all abortions on average in America are performed as a result of rape or incest. In 2004 approximately 1,293,000 abortions were performed in the US, with an average of 3,542 a day. Is one percent a reasonable amount to justify this practice? Consider this: on average six percent of all abortions in the US are a result of a potential or present health risk to the mother or child. Though this is certainty not the only argument for pro-choice, should we justify this act through the argument of rape, incest, and health risks? Can we?
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in reading this i am in agreement with some of the main points. it's evident that rape and incest is a minority of all abortions had in America but i think other issues come about. im on the fence about the topic myself because i think other issues come about in deciding to have the baby or not some to which they are no excuses. but i think if the parents are knowledgable about some defect that will harm the child or mental retardation then i think abortion should be a consideration. wat do u think?
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