Why Abortions Should not Be Illegal Essay Sample

While the author makes a number of valid points, I ultimately believe that abortions should not be illegal because, as the author states, a woman has the right to choose what to do with her body. I also agree that women should not feel shamed or pressured into keeping a child just to satisfy the standards of others who are judgmental. That said, I think the author’s points in favor of abortions are weaker than her points against making abortions illegal. For example, while the author makes a valid point that some babies are born with birth defects and that parents may not be able to afford to care for their child financially, she does not mention that many babies who are born with birth defects do not have any major health problems. Additionally,