Abolish Abortions in Texas

I think it's time we do away with any type of abortions in Texas. I know that my opinion will probably cause a bunch of hubbub seeing as how many people are pro-choice. I firmly believe that an abortion of any type is murder and should be against the law. I know that one of the major debates is when does a human life begin, and I believe that it's when the baby is conceived. As soon as pregnancy comes to fruition the baby is going to be a human life and killing it before one believes it has life, whether that is true or not, is still murdering a future life.

According to this article most abortions are performed on women who either don't use contraceptives or don't use them consistently. This is unfair to the baby who didn't have the choice of being conceived or not. If a female is not responsible about taking actions against getting pregnant she is not responsible enough to have sex in the first place. Abstinence is the best way to prevent unwanted pregnancy, but as we all know this will never be the most utilized option. Sex education is definitely an important factor in teaching young kids the responsibility that comes along with having sex, and the fact is sex-ed is not up to par. I understand it won't be 100% effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy even if it was up to par, but it would be a step in the right direction of bringing the number of unwanted pregnancies down.

I'm also aware that many times women who take full measures against getting pregnant still can become pregnant. I still believe that this is a consequence that comes along with having sex that all women should be aware of. I'm not saying they should not have sex to prevent this from happening, but if a woman were to become pregnant in an unlikely circumstance obviously that baby was meant to be conceived. I believe that God has a plan for everyone and things happen for a reason. That baby was meant to be born and should not be terminated. If the parents aren't ready to take care of a baby or can't handle the responsibility there are plenty of parents desperately trying to have a baby that aren't able too. I believe adoption should be the only other option for an unwanted pregnancy, even if the pregnancy was a result of rape. Rape is a terrible situation and I do not wish it upon anyone, but it does happen and if the unfortunate woman becomes pregnant because of it I still think the only choices she should have is keeping it or giving it up for adoption. It's not the baby's fault and shouldn't be punished and killing it is punishment.

Many pro-choice people will argue until they're blue in the face that it is the woman's choice to terminate a pregnancy or not. What about the baby's choice? It did not asked to be conceived and now it must be murdered most likely because of it's mother's irresponsibility? I do not agree with this. I think too many abortions are a result of a woman's irresponsibility, ignorance, or stupidity. These women should not be allowed to have sex in the first place, but seeing as how there's no possible way we can prevent this we can at least keep the baby from being punished by eliminating abortions in Texas all together.

The fact is the embryo will become a human life no matter when you believe life begins. It will be a living human being that God created through the miracle of life. Here you can get an idea of the number of induced abortions in Texas over the years. Just think about how many of those babies could have grown up to be an exemplary or world changing human being.

Comment on a colleague's blog

The following is a comment I posted to this fellow student's blog: Lonestar Review

Parent's Rights:

This is a very interesting case. I've never heard of the Grandparents Access Statute, and it does seem a little ridiculous. I think if the parents are incompetent and unable to care for a child then I can see how this amendment would be viable, but in the case described it is definitely overstepping some boundaries. Doesn't the child have a say in any of this either? If parents are split up I thought that a child over the age of 12 could decide where they want to live, and in this case it seems they were forced because of all the hassell from the grandparents. Why do the grandparents think they have a right or know what's best for their children's children anyway? If they have done a good job as parents themselves it seems they would and should trust the decisions and judgement of their own children. Maybe they have insecurities in themselves with how they raised their children. Good informative editorial, I learned something new!