Abortion A Moral Choice Or Leg

islative Decision
Should it be a woman's constitutional right to have an abortion? Who ought to decide if abortions should be legal-congress, state legislature, the woman, her husband, or some religious leader? (Milbauer3). The issue of abortion has been a constant struggle since ancient times. Abortion is not a contemporary issue. Historically both tribal and civilized societies have used a variety of methods to put an end to unwanted pregnancy (Suzumski 13). Throughout the years abortion has become a very controversial subject. Abortion is a moral dilemma addressed in many court cases; yet moral decisions, such as abortion, may be debated in a court of law, but in these cases the ...

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ways. American policy towards abortion has gone through several stages. In the early 1800's abortion was considered no crime by common law as clarified in the Supreme Court of Massachusetts' case; Commonwealth vs. Parker (Judges 98). But then in the late 1800's the formation of the AMA and anti-abortion leadership of Horatio Storer began to shape public opinion and produce stronger more effective legislation (105). Many states thus prohibited abortion anytime throughout the pregnancy during the 19th century. Although occasionally the exception was made if the mothers health was in jeopardy.
Legislative action in the 20th century was aimed at allowing the termination of unwanted pregnancies. Many powerful anti-abortion groups have lost interest in the issue causing social forces to begin pushing toward liberalization of abortion laws (106). These forces produced legislative responses in a few states but in most states outlawed abortions, and only permitted them if it was ...

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