I'm going to talk about somewhat of a touchy subject. It relates to the American people, the American governmet, and the American President Elect. In my opinion, it gives us a glimpse of what the next four years are going to be like. And frankly, I'm worried.
Barack Obama has said that one of the first, if not the first act he will pass will be the Freedom of Choice Act (FOCA). This Act is one that will allow mothers to terminate their pregnancy even after the fetus is viable (21 weeks). This Act will increase the number of abortions performed immensely. FOCA prohibits restrictions like parental consent, spousal consent and the requirement that all abortions be performed in a hospital. Also under this act, a mother has a "right" to terminate the baby if the doctor rules that it will affect the mother's health, "health" being defined as anything physical, emotional, psychological, anything related to the well-being of the mother. In other words, a patient could tell the doctor that she's not emotionally ready to have a family, or that the child would cause her stress, and that would be grounds for abortion. This opens up so many doors to women who will just take advantage of this act, use it as a way of fueling their reckless and irresponsible lifestyle. If the abortion is performed after 21 weeks or so, it is murder. With the passing of this Act, not only would numerous murders be taking place daily, but American tax dollars would be used for this cause.
The reason that this is such a concern to me, personally, besides the fact that I am morally opposed to it, is that I am very worried about what is going to happen with our country. What other Acts will be passed? If the United States government won't draw the line at murdering unborn babies, where will they? This is an Act that there is not a need for, not a demand for, and yet it is just one more thing that the American people will be forced to pay for, one more thing that will put this country into debt.
I know that what I'm saying is usually debated about in ethical conversations, not government blogs. But Obama's willingness and eagerness to pass this Act makes it a concern of the government. It makes it a concern to the American people. It's something that is going to affect us economically as well as morally. While we're on the subject, isn't America all about protecting life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness? Keyword being life? That's what our goverment should be about, ensuring safety for American citizens, even if they are unborn citizens.
In the upcoming months, I think that we will be able to see the direction that our national government will take, and the Acts that are passed and the taxes that are issued will show what we can expect, and what we can look forward to, or not look forward to.
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Very difficult topic! Thanks!
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Here is my response: http://kayleefranklin.blogspot.com/
I respect Kelly Rogers’s thoughts and opinions on her blog titled “Stage Seven Blog” on the passionate subject of abortion. I agree that it is not moral to terminate a pregnancy based upon a quick solution to a problem. I disagree with the statement referring that the decision of President Elect Obama to sign the Freedom of Choice Act will shape the future of our country or even become the most significant subject that will stand out during his tenure. Abortion should be kept private. Abortion should be the decision made only by persons involved. Abortion is a moral decision. There are many different scenarios that force individuals to make decisions that will affect them for the rest of their lives. Abortion is one of them. The bill states “that every woman has the fundamental right to choose to bear a child, to terminate a pregnancy prior to fetal viability, or to terminate a pregnancy after fetal viability when necessary to protect the life or health of the woman”, it does not state that “"health" being defined as anything physical, emotional, psychological, anything related to the well-being of the mother.” I agree the option to terminate after “fetal viability” is acceptable, only if there are known physical complications that force the individuals involved to choose life or death. If no known medical complications are present and the individual chooses to abort, in my opinion, the decision is immoral. It should be an unlawful act and not endorsed by the government.
It's Your Choice: Classmate Response
After reading classmate Kelly Rogers’s blog on the subject of abortion some thoughts came through my head. Although I respect her opinion, I feel that it is the choice of the mother to terminate a pregnancy despite her reasoning. If a woman feels that she is not ready to have a child it is her choice and her body that is effected. I agree with Kelly and strongly believe that abortions should not be preformed after the 1st trimester of pregnancy.
I disagree with Kelly in her statement referring to the decision of President Obama to sign the Freedom of Choice Act. I don't believe that this decision will be the landmark of his presidency and I don't believe it will shape the future of our country. Although Abortion is not something to be taken lightly, I believe it is a personal matter and a decision that should be made by the mother. Many different hardships and struggles lead individuals to the decision of abortion. I had a close friend who was rapped by one of her older brother's friends and she got pregnant. She made the choice to not have the child and pursued legal action against the young man. Under no circumstances should my friend have had to keep a child forced upon her by a radical man. Many women have similar stories and other simply are not ready or can't provide for the life-long commitment it takes to raise a child. Every woman has a right to choose to have a child.
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