To be a philosopher is not merely to have subtle thoughts, nor even to found a school…it is to solve some of the problems of life, not only theoretically, but practically. – Henry David Thoreau
Monday, October 26, 2015
The right to a happy life
Abortion is a huge controversy in the world. Belief, religion, and life circumstances play a huge roll in people's thoughts and viewpoints on abortion. I believe that abortion should be a person's choice. The decision on wether or not it is ethical is different in different circumstances. I think killing a human being, even a small one that is developing, is not a 'good' thing to do however it is ethical when the circumstances the child would be born into are bad. If the child was a result of a rape the child may be unhappy knowing this or live in a household unconducive to a happy childhood. If the child would be born into poverty or an unhealthy environment or a family that doesn't really want a kid, is it right to still have them? I think it is better to allow that parent to choose wether or not they want to have the kid. There are a lot of orphaned children which seems wrong when, in my opinion, the point of having a child is for you to keep the child. If the mother knows ahead of time that she will not be able to keep the child or give it a good life then it is her right to be able to choose wether or not to have the child, leaving her the option of abortion, which is ethical when thinking about the potential life of the child. When getting an abortion the kid is not formed completely or born yet so it is not killing a living human being. It's not right to have a child that will live a life of suffering and in that sense I believe that abortion is ethical.
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I like how you say that the point of having a child is for you to keep the child. Also when you say that abortion should be a person's choice, and they have to take a lot of consideration to make the decision. Because if they give birth to child, the child might be suffering to death. I agree with you that in some circumstance, abortion is ethical and respectful.
ReplyDeleteI really agree with the idea that parents should consider whether they want to have a child or they need to have a child. They need to consider about the child's feeling and try their best to get the child the best childhood that they can instead of abandon they or let them live in a bad environment. That's parents' responsibility.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that abortion should be a person's choice. It is undeniable that "surprises" happen all the time. An unexpected pregnancy can cause so many troubles to the mother and the entire family. The unwanted child may suffer a lot throughout his or her childhood. Just as you say, they deserve a right to happy life.
ReplyDeleteEsmee, your post did a good job of sketching both sides of the ethical spectrum for abortion. Can you think of a circumstance where the choice for or against an abortion might be a very challenging decision?
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