Abortion

Juliann Gardiner
Mrs. Buescher
English 10, Period 2
4 December 2014
Expository Essay Outline
I. Introduction (Abortion Is Not The Answer)
a. Attention Grabber – Abortion is a debate that is raging in today’s society. Each opposing side believes that their choice is the correct one.
b. Background Info – If one sees the constitutional infringement to a women by the restriction of abortion; the torment to the unwanted child; and the anguish society has to sustain, then this topic would not be so debatable. Too many people do not see the effect that abortions cause.
c. Thesis – Abortion is murder, there are many other safer choices, and the aftereffects that affect the individual.
II. Body Paragraph One (thesis sub-point number two)
a. Topic Sentence – What gives people the right to kill a child? The fetus is an innocent human life whose only protection in the world is its mother 's womb. The baby may no longer feel protected if its very own mother could have murdered it.
b. Concrete Detail (CD) – In 1982, Ronald Reagan stated: "Simple morality dictates that unless and until someone can prove the unborn human is not alive, we must give it the benefit of the doubt and assume it is (alive). And, thus, it should be entitled to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." (STAND FOR LIFE)
c. Commentary (CM) – Therefore why does a tiny baby who can feel, breathe, and move be condemned to die without ever saying or doing anything wrong?
d. Commentary (CM) – In the constitution, everyone is given the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Therefore why is it that a baby is not given these rights as well?
e. Concrete Detail – "Human development begins after the union of male and female gametes or germ cells during a process known as fertilization (conception).” (Princeton University)
f. CM – Life begins at the point of conception and not birth, birth is basically one stage in life for human development.
g. CM – Everyone begin somewhere, nobody begins from “nothing”, similarly it begins at the moment a human being is biologically made.
h. Concrete Detail – “If we intentionally end any stage of a human life in development, we are committing an act of murder, as it has been defined by our society from its humble beginnings.” (Dougherty, 2001)
i. CM – Therefore if we end a child’s life while he or she is in the womb while still being developed, is it fair that abortion isn’t considered as murder.
j. CM – Every humans is capable of normal growth and development the moment of conception, why is it that a mother can end a common life that hasn’t committed a single sin?
k. Transition Sentence – Life is as real as death, as a result this human being does not get the chance to develop, mature, and be given the same rights as everyone else. There are even safer choices that mothers can chose rather than destroying the innocent child’s life.
III. Body Paragraph Two (thesis sub-point number two)
a. Topic Sentence – All mothers have to make choices in life, even women who decide to abort their own child.
b. Concrete Detail (CD) – Women who are “facing an unplanned pregnancy can be very difficult and scary, and deciding what to do will be even harder.” (Adoption vs. Abortion vs. Parenting)
c. Commentary (CM) – Therefore the mothers who have an unplanned pregnancy are faced with lots of stress, and maybe even denial, they will think of possible options for their pregnancy: parenting, adoption, or even abortion. There are also very understandable circumstances that a mother will abort their child, like being raped or is in a life threatening situation. (Adoption vs. Abortion vs. Parenting)
d. Commentary (CM) – Women who are raped and choose to abort the baby can be highly understandable, therefore she would have to live her life seeing that child and constantly be reminded that something devastating happened to her; however an innocent life is being taken away, when there is always a safer and better solution. Nevertheless is it fair that a lady who makes an irresponsible choice in bed abort a child even if the baby didn’t make the bad decision?
e. Concrete Detail – However “most women are scared and just want the ‘problem’ to go away. Abortion is not the solution; it can create more problems than it solves.” (Family to Family Adoptions Inc Adoptive Families Birth Mothers)
f. CM – It is important to understand that abortions can hurt the mother physically and mentally, and especially the people around her.
g. CM – Although all women do have the legal rights to choose the outcome of the pregnancy, but real consent comes when finding the inner strength to choose the right path.
h. Concrete Detail – “Abortion is not just a simple medical procedure. For many women, it is a life changing event with significant physical, emotional, and spiritual consequences. Most women who struggle with past abortions say that they wish they had been told all of the facts about abortion and its risks.” (Abortion Is Not The Answer)
i. CM – Mothers need to think about the child and how the unborn baby should have the privilege to live and develop.
j. CM – However, women with unplanned pregnancies can be in so much denial and do not know what path to choose, and chooses abortion.
k. Transition Sentence – Even though all women have a decision weather to choose if they want an abortion there are many side effects.
IV. Body Paragraph Three (thesis sub-point number three)
a. Topic Sentence – There are many physical side effects after having an abortion, which all women should be aware of.
b. Concrete Detail (CD) – “It is possible to experience these side effects for as long as 2 to 4 weeks following the procedure: Abdominal pain and cramping, Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Spotting and Bleeding.” (Possible Physical Side Affects After Abortion)
c. Commentary (CM) – Many people think that abortion only destroys the child, but it also my cause side effects to the mother. Abortion procedures may affect the mother in several different ways: medical complications, emotional difficulties, and/or societal problems.
d. Commentary (CM) – Therefore if a woman ever wants an abortion must consider the possibilities of medical compilations. Women can also have emotional side effects after the abortion
e. Concrete Detail – “When talking about emotional side effects following an abortion, most people are wondering about negative side effects.” (Possible Physical Side Affects After Abortion)
f. CM – Women can actually suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, this is characterized by long-lasting guilt, depression, rage, social and sexual dysfunction.
g. CM – Often, women are not taken into consideration are the negative effects after abortion, which are the psychological and physical. Ultimate results may actually be worse that the problems, which were to be solved to begin with. These after-effects should be focused on and dealt with in a better manner than they usually are.
h. Concrete Detail – “When an abortion is performed on a woman, she becomes subject to many physical complications. Blood loss during the procedure causes diversion of blood flow to various organs and can result in shock. When the canal of the cervix is dilated, the insides of the uterus, fallopian tubes, and the abdominal cavity are exposed to invasion by bacteria.” (The Physical And Spiritual Effects Of Abortion)
i. CM – In fact future pregnancies can also be a failure, there are also other complications like having premature birth, tubal pregnancy, and even breast cancer.
j. CM – In addition, abortion can hurt women spiritually because it is not a simply process of evacuating the contents of a uterus, but the ending of a human life.
k. Transition Sentence – Therefore, this is why abortion should be illegal, because when two people create a child, even if it is a fetus it should still be considered a child because it is a living breathing organism made by the two people.
V. Conclusion
a. Restate Thesis – As a result abortion is never the right answer because abortion is murder, there are many other safer choices, and the after effects can affect the individual
b. Final Thoughts – In the end, abortion is not a logical act to commit. It ruins families and individuals because it is an irreversible process. There are many other options for a person to choose instead of killing off their child, abortion is wrong when used for narcissistic reasons. There are many other things people can do to prevent abortion. Women can use adoption as a solution, it can harm the mother as well, but an innocent life is not being taken away. Abortion should not be legalized. People who have had an abortion normally feel remorseful because they know that getting an abortion is not the right way to get out of pregnancy.

Works Cited
(n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from Abortion Is Not The Answer: http://www.morningstarmaternityhome.org/abortion_is_not_the_answer.shtml
Adoption vs. Abortion vs. Parenting. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2014, from American Adoptions -- America 's Adoption Agency: http://www.americanadoptions.com/pregnant/adoption_abortion_parenting
Dougherty, J. E. (2001). Life begins at Conception. Retrieved December 1, 2014, from Catholic Education Resource Center: http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/controversy/abortion/life-begins-at-conception.html
Family to Family Adoptions Inc Adoptive Families Birth Mothers. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2 , 2014, from Family to Family Adoptions Inc Adoptive Families Birth Mothers: http://fam2fam.org/articles/articles-home/options-other-than-abortion-when-faced-with-an-unplanned-pregnancy/
Possible Physical Side Affects After Abortion. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from American Pregnancy Association: http://americanpregnancy.org/unplanned-pregnancy/abortion-side-effects/
Princeton University. (n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2014, from Life Begins at Fertilization with the Embryo 's Conception: https://www.princeton.edu/~prolife/articles/embryoquotes2.html
STAND FOR LIFE. (n.d.). Retrieved November 25, 2014, from STAND FOR LIFE: http://www.standforlife.net/
The Physical And Spiritual Effects Of Abortion. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from The Physical And Spiritual Effects Of Abortion: http://www.cirtl.org/endres96.htm

Cited: (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from Abortion Is Not The Answer: http://www.morningstarmaternityhome.org/abortion_is_not_the_answer.shtml Adoption vs. Abortion vs. Parenting. (n.d.). Retrieved December 1, 2014, from American Adoptions -- America 's Adoption Agency: http://www.americanadoptions.com/pregnant/adoption_abortion_parenting Dougherty, J. E. (2001). Life begins at Conception. Retrieved December 1, 2014, from Catholic Education Resource Center: http://www.catholiceducation.org/en/controversy/abortion/life-begins-at-conception.html Family to Family Adoptions Inc Adoptive Families Birth Mothers. (n.d.). Retrieved December 2 , 2014, from Family to Family Adoptions Inc Adoptive Families Birth Mothers: http://fam2fam.org/articles/articles-home/options-other-than-abortion-when-faced-with-an-unplanned-pregnancy/ Possible Physical Side Affects After Abortion. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from American Pregnancy Association: http://americanpregnancy.org/unplanned-pregnancy/abortion-side-effects/ Princeton University. (n.d.). Retrieved November 24, 2014, from Life Begins at Fertilization with the Embryo 's Conception: https://www.princeton.edu/~prolife/articles/embryoquotes2.html STAND FOR LIFE. (n.d.). Retrieved November 25, 2014, from STAND FOR LIFE: http://www.standforlife.net/ The Physical And Spiritual Effects Of Abortion. (n.d.). Retrieved December 3, 2014, from The Physical And Spiritual Effects Of Abortion: http://www.cirtl.org/endres96.htm