VamPyroX
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I had a discussion with some friends about people who were pregnant, had abortions, and/or miscarriages.
While there's already a heated debate on whether abortion is ethically right or wrong, the real discussion we had was which was worse... abortion or forced miscarriage.
When I say "forced miscarriage", I am referring to those who do things to themselves to force a miscarriage through the use of drugs, alcohol, etc.
ABORTION?
When a woman gets pregnant and decides not to keep the baby, she goes to have an abortion. She's doing it the "proper" way and it's usually during the first tri-mester through medical procedures or "morning-after pills". However, the cost of abortions vary on when it's done. They range from $350 to $3,000 depending on when it's done. The longer women wait, the more it costs. Some insurance companies cover this.
FORCED MISCARRIAGE?
When a woman gets pregnant and decides not to keep the baby, but she doesn't want to have an abortion due to the following reasons: can't afford to have an abortion; wants to avoid the public view of being an abortionist; doesn't want documentation that she willingly had an abortion; hide shame from family; etc. So, she uses other means to cause a miscarriage. She does drugs and alcohol (even after she finds out she's pregnant), abuses herself, et cetera... causing a miscarriage.
LINKS
New Link Between Alcohol and Miscarriage Found
QUESTION
Which is worse... having an abortion or having a forced miscarriage? Why?
If you had to name one of them a "murderer", which would it be? Why?
NOTE: This is a debate on which is worse. Some of you may see both as bad, but that isn't the issue... only which is the worse of the two. Thanks.
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While there's already a heated debate on whether abortion is ethically right or wrong, the real discussion we had was which was worse... abortion or forced miscarriage.
When I say "forced miscarriage", I am referring to those who do things to themselves to force a miscarriage through the use of drugs, alcohol, etc.
ABORTION?
When a woman gets pregnant and decides not to keep the baby, she goes to have an abortion. She's doing it the "proper" way and it's usually during the first tri-mester through medical procedures or "morning-after pills". However, the cost of abortions vary on when it's done. They range from $350 to $3,000 depending on when it's done. The longer women wait, the more it costs. Some insurance companies cover this.
FORCED MISCARRIAGE?
When a woman gets pregnant and decides not to keep the baby, but she doesn't want to have an abortion due to the following reasons: can't afford to have an abortion; wants to avoid the public view of being an abortionist; doesn't want documentation that she willingly had an abortion; hide shame from family; etc. So, she uses other means to cause a miscarriage. She does drugs and alcohol (even after she finds out she's pregnant), abuses herself, et cetera... causing a miscarriage.
LINKS
New Link Between Alcohol and Miscarriage Found
Alcohol and miscarriage Nutrition Research Newsletter - Find ArticlesHeavy alcohol consumption during pregnancy has been associated with an increased risk of miscarriage in the second trimester.
Understanding miscarriage"Any toxin, anything that can affect [egg] quality, will increase the risk of miscarriage -- and alcohol is one of those toxins," Lockwood says.
Smoking, drinking, and using drugs: Smoking a lot, drinking too much alcohol, and using drugs like cocaine and ecstasy during pregnancy can all increase your risk for miscarriage. And some studies show an association between drinking four or more cups of coffee a day and a higher risk of miscarriage.
QUESTION
Which is worse... having an abortion or having a forced miscarriage? Why?
If you had to name one of them a "murderer", which would it be? Why?
NOTE: This is a debate on which is worse. Some of you may see both as bad, but that isn't the issue... only which is the worse of the two. Thanks.