Abortion...Pro Life or Pro Choice?

The issue of abortion is one of the most complex area that one will encounter when exploring the subject area of human sexuality. When we were in class, we lightly dicussed, in groups, our own individual opinions towards abortion and, if we felt like talking about it, whether we were pro choice or pro life.

When it comes to abortion, I am definetly pro choice. I believe that it is the woman's choice and right to do what she's best for her and her body. Sometimes there are complications that arise during pregnancy that threaten the mother's life, and I harvest no judgement what so ever for those women who terminate the pregancy. I can't be certain that abortion is something that I would ever be able to do myself, but I also completely respect other women who chose to do what they see as the best thing for them selves, and the possible life they have created. Some people just aren't meant to be parents, and if they were to go ahead and have the baby, they may not be able to provide it with the love and care it deserves and needs in order to survive. Another reason a woman may abort a pregnancy is finding out through testing that she is carying a baby that is going to be born severely disabled. Again, I am not saying that I necessarily agree with termination in this instance, but think about it: if the woman goes ahead and has the baby, knowing full on that he/she will live her whole life in pain, or maybe even take away from the quality time spent with other children, that women is taking on a whole new world of change and responsibility. One issue that I do have with abortion is when women have multiple procedures performed; ok, so you make a mistake the first time...abortion should not be used as a form of birth control, you should learn where babies come from, and start making smarter choices when it comes to sex! 

Also, I will note that I respect other peoples' view and opinions, but I do have a problem with the extremist behaviour that many pro life groups exhibit. I would almost compare them to the likings of PETA, but that's just my opinion. Some times their demonstrations are so extreme that people have been severely harmed and/or killed in the process, which completely undermines their whole theory of abortion being murder. In granting them the respect that I do, it only annoys me when I see booths at trade shows with graphic depictions of the abortion process and how some of them have the nerve to approach me and start preeching their bit to me. If I respect your views, I would greatly appreciate it if you would just leave me be and respect, without having to agree with, my beliefs.