Essay On Roe V. Wade

In today’s society, opinions on abortion span from one side of the spectrum, to the other. Many argue that it is unethical to take away an unborn child’s life, and that it should be illegal. Others argue that the women has a right to abort her unborn child, due to the 14th amendment. The issue became controversial due to the Roe V. Wade case, and has since then been counter challenged by many groups. Governor Casey, of the Pennsylvania legislation, challenged the decision of the Supreme Court by passing the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982. Many argued that both decisions were unconstitutional and violated the rights of women. The controversy of abortion has lasted till today, due to the Roe V. Wade case, the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982, and the argument of the constitutionality of both decisions. During the 1960’s a sexual revolution took place, but as time progressed, the consequences of this revolution became evident. By this time, abortions performed in a doctor’s office
This act imposed a 24 hour waiting period upon women seeking an abortion. Information regarding the medical procedure was to be given to the women, during this period. Minors seeking an abortion were required to obtain informed consent from their parent / legal guardian before the procedure. A married women, seeking an abortion, was required was to inform her husband and have consent in order to go through with the procedure. The final part of this act stated that all abortion clinics in Pennsylvania were to report themselves to the state. The act was passed, in order to provide hurdles to place in the way of a women planning on seeking an abortion. The Planned Parenthood of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming that the Pennsylvania Abortion Control Act of 1982 was a violation of the Supreme Court’s ruling in the case of Roe V.