Abortion Means No Pain for the Fetus

Abortion Means No Pain for the Fetus

Abstract
In the past and today, government and groups of people have expressed themselves towards abortion in ways that are either proactive or inactive. If one was to say that the modern world is full of surprise it could relate to abortion. Abortion in this case has been talked about as killing the fetus when he or she is in its mother’s womb or that you are causing pain to the fetus and the mother is being inconsiderate of her baby. But, that is just it. The truth lies within science itself, the proof that people have against abortion.

Today, abortion has become one of the most controversial topics to write an essay on. Students in Pennsylvania can write essays in relation to abortion in so many different ways. These ways could be all described as killed at birth or you’re causing pain to your fetus or it’s the choice of a mother soon to be. It should not be considered enforcement. There shouldn’t be a group of people outside the abortion clinics violently threatening women who are considering a termination pregnancy. It is not a law it’s simply a choice, a right that every women has. In all areas of Pennsylvania certain groups of people might note that banning abortion is taking away a choice or a right that women should be allowed to have. It is an option that some women might actually need to survive. Some researchers could argue that knowing about abortion is related to knowing about how healthy you are. If someone was to get an abortion they would like to know the facts before they actually make the final decision.
To the women who are making the choice to have an abortion it is a decision between herself and the doctor. This decision will be considered educational and informational in reference to having an abortion. Though, there is an opposing side to all of this. The government doesn’t understand the beneficial choice of having an abortion. Another way to look at is, the government does not take research into consideration regarding the development stages of the fetus and if abortion actually effects it. It instead sees abortion to be a homicide but, to people in Pennsylvania and all around the country of United States it is just the opposite. If you continue to read this essay you will question yourself concerning the definition of homicide and development of the fetus before the 24th week of pregnancy; and the choice of having a choice rather than being told no.
Some might argue that abortion only has negative effects but, others could say it has positive effects that possibly influence others. As the RCOG report explains in a chapter addressed to women, “to be aware of something or have pain, the body has to have developed special sensory structures and a joined-up nerve system between the brain and the rest of the body to communicate such a feeling.” Although, the construction of the nervous system is growing during the fetus’s early stage, it actually develops at a snail 's pace. Current research proves the sensory structures are not developed enough to experience pain in a fetus in less than 24 weeks of the women’s pregnancy. The RCOG statement also says after 24 weeks, it is hard to tell that the fetus experiences pain because like all other experiences and behaviors, the system develops at a very slow rate. In addition to that, there is increasing evidence that suggest the fetus never enters a state of wakefulness inside the womb. Actually, the placenta has produced chemicals that can suppress the nervous system activity and awareness. Those who argue that a fetus can feel pain at 20 weeks do so because the audience does not take into consideration the credible scientific evidence from leading international expert researchers. The opposing side has goals that are designed to discourage women from choosing abortion and pass legislation that restricts women 's right to use abortion care. Women are worthy to know the facts, not inflammatory, unconfirmed rhetoric. Responsible medicine requires that patients and doctors make the possible and accurate treatment decisions together that are based on unbiased information.
On a lighter note, it’s not always about the science of abortion but, also the government’s opinion about abortion. Again, yes this decision is based on the rights of a woman the government of the United States thinks otherwise. The U.S. Supreme Court 's judgment in Roe v. Wade exemplifies the essential American values of freedom and privacy. More than 30 years after the decision it was decided, Roe remained a enormous support for the constitutional law that supports the health and well-being of women and their families. The Supreme Court 's acknowledgement of a zone of privacy stated that certain decisions are delicate and life-altering that they must be made by individuals and their families but, not by politicians. In Roe’s opinion, Chief Justice Harry Blackmun wrote: “This right of privacy . . . is broad enough to encompass a woman 's decision whether or not to terminate her pregnancy. The detriment that the State would impose upon the pregnant woman by denying this choice altogether is apparent.” In 1992, in Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the court restated Roe 's holding position regarding women rights and said, “Our precedents 'have respected the private realm of family life which the state cannot enter. ' These matters, involving the most intimate and personal choices a person may make in a lifetime, choices central to personal dignity, are central to the liberty protected by the Fourteenth Amendment.” Many spectators, often anti-choice advocates, wrongly claim that if the court were to invalidate this verdict, the issue would simply be returned to the states. What the spectators are trying to do is attempt to downplay to a pro-choice American public and overturn the decision that was made by Roe long ago. Congress already has demonstrated its eagerness to challenge the legal foundations of Roe and impose abortion restrictions even on states that have decided on not to compel on the right to abortion. Without Roe to prevent this change from happening, an anti-choice Congress could pass a nationwide ban on abortion. And if this issue did not return to the states at some point, then the American women would lose their right to choose rather if abortion is or is not pain to the fetus before the 24th week of pregnancy. Basic rights are too important to give to some people and not to others. What if some states were not guaranteeing the right to vote or freedom of speech, or the freedom of religion? Roe is not just about abortion to women; it is about personal freedom and personal responsibility. Roe gave the ability women to decide confidential issues within the family without interruption from the government. Our Constitution was designed to guarantee this right to every woman no matter where she is from or where she currently lives.
The most common blame would be the government but, no one ever thinks about the groups that would stand in front of the clinics attacking the poor women who are trying to get information about abortion and trying to make the right decision. The attempt to stop violent interference with the delivery of the health services and to protect the right of access to those services, while also giving respect to the First Amendment rights of all Americans, is pretty hard considering how forceful some people could be. It is a key priority for the Department of Justice. The Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act (FACE) gives the officials the enforcement needed to combat violence and obstruction that could occur for some women to prevent them from exercising the constitutionally confined right to make a deeply private choice; a right or a choice to end a pregnancy. The action was addressing the very straight forward problem of physical obstruction that puts a stop to women and providers of health services from gaining access to medical facilities. It does so by making it against the law to injure or terrorize with the women because they are just seeking assistance to obtain or provide health services for other women. This change in the act provides for criminal penalties. A series of them range from one year to lifetime imprisonment for individuals who violate these prohibitions. In our point of view, it is crucial to enforce these prohibitions dynamically to send a strong message to the two different groups of people.
Prohibitions are as listed. First, extremists who consider engaging in future acts of violence must know that they may face federal authority for their actions. As Congress recognized in enacting FACE, Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, state and local efforts to prevent violence. Second, providers of reproductive health services must be reassured by the message that the Department of Justice implements FACE strongly. Violence or gestures of violence directed at abortion providers from a certain groups of people, who are not aware of scientific facts about abortion are threatening or saying curial things to abortion providers that could affect their work ethic or even make the providers quit their jobs. They have reduced the number of physicians and others willing to provide abortions. As a result, many women are still left with the option to terminate a pregnancy because the women are constitutionally protected. The Department of Justice is committed to enforcing FACE to the fullest extent and consistently. In all of our activities, we are highly aware of the importance of protecting the right of individuals to engage in nonviolent, non-obstructive expression of their views. In conducting our investigations and prosecutions, therefore, we will continue to observe appropriate guidelines and support that is needed for the abortion providers to feel successful in their work.
Conclusion to all of this informative paper, what could be taken out of this. The first thought that was stated was about the fetus not experiencing pain before the 24th week of pregnancy. The reason it cannot is because it hasn’t fully developed its nervous system and the placenta is a barrier that the pain cannot pass through. The second and closely related to third is about the Supreme Court taking matters over regarding abortion and having an act called the FACE, Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, provide the guidance for the women and abortion providers need to have a positive outlook to a termination of pregnancy. In other words, to end all of this information, abortion is a private and very personal decision. It is not considered a law or announcement for the rest of the world to judge and state their opinions. It is again, and always will be a private decision.

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