Issue
Abortion has always been a controversial topic in the United States. As a result, it has left a nation divided. Many people are against abortion because of political, religious, moral and public views and opinions. Some feel that it is necessary to have abortions, while others suggest that it should be illegal and not freely accessed. With different views nation wide this leaves the matter in the hands of the government. This creates the question of abortion laws being left up to the state or federal government.
Background
When America colonized it was considered illegal and a felony to have an abortion after 18 weeks. Many people frowned upon the idea of abortions, but it was a common practice. Since it was considered immoral, abortions …show more content…
The constitution is supposed to establish the basic rights of all American citizens. Abortion is safe, legal and should be protected by the constitution. Roe v. Wade identified that the United States protects women rights and medical decisions. Abortion is a medical decision and should continue to be protected.
States should not be able to ban abortions based off of constitutional rights. People and politicians against abortion fail to realize that these are rights and they protect women and families. These rights and protection ultimately provides women with safe environments to access abortions. Women’s medical care should also be protected with privacy. It 's a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion.
Conclusion
Abortion laws should not be addressed by states it should be addressed by the federal government. If abortion laws were left to be addressed by states millions of women would be largely effected and hit hard by the states decisions. Most states have proposals that supports the ban of abortions. If abortions were considered illegal nation wide there would be another crisis of women dying of illegal and unsafe abortion procedures. Overall, abortions should be a right for all citizens and should never be intervened by politicians and their personal
Abortion has always been a controversial topic in the United States. As a result, it has left a nation divided. Many people are against abortion because of political, religious, moral and public views and opinions. Some feel that it is necessary to have abortions, while others suggest that it should be illegal and not freely accessed. With different views nation wide this leaves the matter in the hands of the government. This creates the question of abortion laws being left up to the state or federal government.
Background
When America colonized it was considered illegal and a felony to have an abortion after 18 weeks. Many people frowned upon the idea of abortions, but it was a common practice. Since it was considered immoral, abortions …show more content…
The constitution is supposed to establish the basic rights of all American citizens. Abortion is safe, legal and should be protected by the constitution. Roe v. Wade identified that the United States protects women rights and medical decisions. Abortion is a medical decision and should continue to be protected.
States should not be able to ban abortions based off of constitutional rights. People and politicians against abortion fail to realize that these are rights and they protect women and families. These rights and protection ultimately provides women with safe environments to access abortions. Women’s medical care should also be protected with privacy. It 's a woman’s constitutional right to have an abortion.
Conclusion
Abortion laws should not be addressed by states it should be addressed by the federal government. If abortion laws were left to be addressed by states millions of women would be largely effected and hit hard by the states decisions. Most states have proposals that supports the ban of abortions. If abortions were considered illegal nation wide there would be another crisis of women dying of illegal and unsafe abortion procedures. Overall, abortions should be a right for all citizens and should never be intervened by politicians and their personal