My current stance on abortion is that it should be allowed for women under special circumstances which consider factors such as age, health risks, and whether or not the pregnancy was a result of rape. In general, I do support that women should be presented with an option if they have an unwanted pregnancy. However, my stance considers a restriction on people that abuse that option. Therefore, I have to say that although I am not opposed to abortion, there needs to be a limit on the number that are allowed. The main reason why I hold this opinion is because I know a woman who is right now considering a third abortion. Although she is not married, she does live with a man who supports her and the two children they have had together. However, she has been unfaithful to him and without any hesitation, has chosen to abort yet another child. I find situations such as these absolutely frustrating because I believe that the decision to abort a pregnancy should not be taken lightly. If one had chosen to have one in the past, I would expect an individual to learn from the experience and avoid having to make a similar decision again. If the option of abortion is readily available for all women whenever they choose, some individuals would take it for granted. It is in cases like these where I have to say no to allowing abortion in every case which it is requested.
I believe the group who did their presentation on abortion did a very good job of presenting the various aspects of the debate. One of those aspects is considering the question of when life begins. Also, the presentation did teach me more in depth about the alternative options that are available besides having an abortion, one of them being adoption. I definitely felt that the group did a great job in presenting a pro life perspective in their presentation which is very informative for individuals such as myself who do believe some women should have the right to abort. I could not help, however, to find a problem with the adoption argument. I single that point out of the presentation because I feel it was the most emphasized. I felt that the presentation portrayed giving up a child for adoption as a simple solution to an unwanted pregnancy. However, that decision is much more complex than just giving a child up when you do not want it. Pregnancy is neither physically, emotionally, nor financially easy to do. And giving birth is such a life changing experience, I don't know if its the right to say that it is immoral for a person not to give their child up for adoption because I think these are serious aspects that need to be considered. Overall, I do feel that I have better insight on both perspectives, but I think right now abortion is a debate so complex that my stance has continually changed (and may continue to change) as I find that my own perception of moral ethics has changed over time.
