Should abortion be totally illegal?

Yes they did and yes it was disgusting. I was a kid back then but I think a lot of it was the judgements passed about women getting pregnant prior to marriage. It was considered quite a disgrace. I, personally, can't imagine having an abortion. None of my girls were conceived in the best of times but I chose just to deal with my situation and I have no regrets in that. In fact, I have talked to many young women who find themselves pregnant and scared. I hope my story will make them stop and think about the choice they are about to make. If they are actually willing to listen then there is a chance that they might think twice. I am not pro-abortion. I'm pro-choice. There is a huge difference between the two. I don't judge the woman that decides in the end that abortion is her best answer. If a woman is going to choose abortion, then I hope she is able to find a safe and professional environment in which to get one. It isn't up to me or anyone to judge her for her choice. The judgments should be left to God and only God.

Oh , I see... Women going to extreme measures to kill their children. That's a disgusting way for people to think. Perhaps abortion shouldn't be completely illegal, rather each individual should be judged for abortion. If their case if extreme and abortion is necessary: then fine, you can abort. That way , at least women won't be instantly going to underground abortion clinics... Still it's unfair for children to be killed on the basis of "I don't want it." More education about contraception is actually a great idea . We can decrease the number of abortions by teaching young people.

Yes , Vijiboopathy is correct. Aminocentesis is when they put a needle through the amniotic sac in which the baby is kept in during the gestation period and the chromosomal fluid is extracted. The chromosomes are then counted. Humans have 46 chromosomes and if the child is then found to have 47 chromosomes , it is has downsyndrome. It's good that you value human life. I guess you can't ask a mother to kill their child. When Vijiboopathy and I were discussing about the reasons why it is detrimental to the human race to let these children live, we realise that there is motherly attachment to the child, so it's unrealistic for children to killed on the basis of helping humanity. I won't ever understand the attachment that mothers have to their children :/ as I will never be a mother. Yes , also we can't just abort willy nilly because the defective child could end up as someone successful. Someone who could inspire the rest of humanity.

oic, i never know that, i dont know if we have that here in the philippines, maybe we have but i guess its very expensive and i cant afford right now besides i guess its genetic.

WOW! So many responses. I was asleep for 8 hours and I just came on now! uhh... Where do I begin responding to everyone :P Yes , I think I've heard of Haemophilia. Something about bleeding right?

347eat yeah it is the parents fault but have you ever noticed that most of the aborted child were not made out of love? most of them were ACCIDENTALLY made of people especially the youngster who were blown away by their LUST and not LOVE. i accept, i have been into PMS but if my girl will be pregnant i will definitely not abort it. i will stand and take my responsibility..

We agree with you , Markleob.

I agree with markleob. Its the parents fault because they don't use any preventive method besides child is a fruit of love and gift from god so we should accept it as a blessing not as a curse.

Perhaps we have to bear some sympathy to these parents of defective children. They have to sacrifice so much in order to care for these children who have to suffer due to comments from people and because of their ailments. However , parents of these children need to remain resilient. Have some hope that the child will make something of themselves. Give the child a chance...

When I was a student teacher I taught a down syndrome child. I liked that child. Her mother was a caring lady and she loved her daughter. I taught a lovely down sydrome boy in my Maths class when I was in my third year of teaching. At my son's playgroup I know a couple of down syndrome children. They are delightful and much liked by everyone. A down syndrome child can survive and live a happy life. It is best to continue with the pregnancy and give the disabled baby a chance. I was offered an abortion at 36 weeks pregnancy. I chose life for my spina bifida baby and he is now a happy little three year old.

However , amykok that's essentially murder and for what? So that the mother won't have to take care of a defective child or because the mother is ashamed of the child. It's disgusting that people think like that. Life is precious! Abortion should be made illegal on all fronts unless it's absolutely necessary or if the child is a result of rape. How would you like it if you were found to have down syndrome in the womb and then subsequently killed? . I don't know about you but I'd be really pissed off!

Thanks for replying , urban. I'm sorry , I'm too tired to give you a proper response... 2 hours I've spent trying to answer every single response in all of my discussions... To be short , I do agree with you absolutely... Gah ,my eyes! Need to rest...

Very good, Andrew. You've provided another idea why abortion shouldn't be totally illegal. I now realise that some women who are victims of rape wouldn't want a child born out of violence. In fact, it would make it that much harder for the mother to love the child. Each and every case should be treated differently, so I suppose you can't really put a generic "should always do this_____" for everything. TY

It's disgusting for children to be killed on the basis of "I don't want to". Yes , I do know that in some cases , it is necessary for abortion to take place. Mother's life is danger, etc,etc. Great idea about the psychiatrist. That way we can determine whether mothers will be fit for taking care of their children. Abortion doesn't need to take place in this situation either because the children can still be given up for adoption to couples who can't have children. Thanks for replying , Jas.

I suppose in a way abortion is mercy killing but most of the time abortion is due to parents who for social and economic reasons kill their unborn children. That's just a waste of human life...

Haha. So many responses. I have to hurry up or I'll get no study done! I agree with you , garneta. Abortion is murder but in some cases it is necessary in order to save a mother's life or because her child is the result of rape. Abortion should be illegal on all other fronts though. Thanks for sharing , garneta

I know that abortion is murder but in some cases it is necessary. For example , a mother who's life is in danger because of the child they carry. We can't ask mother's to die to give birth. Life is precious but the mother's life is also precious. This is what you said and I absolutely agree with you. Abortion shouldn't be a choice rather a requirement... Thanks for sharing , max.