No Change

Alisha Casey/Oct. 24, 2008/ 4:45 p.m.

It is no surprise that the term abortion causes an uproar no matter where or when it is mentioned. That is why it is no surprise that in Northern Ireland the case is the same. There was an attempt to pass an amendment allowing women the right to have a free abortion in their homes. The four main parties in Northern Ireland came to the same conclusion: NO. On October 22, 2008 the proposed amendment went to the House of Commons and was denied.

In Northern Ireland women are only allowed to have an abortion when the mother's health or life is in danger. It is also evident that many women travel to Northern Ireland in order to have an abortion. The trip there cost at least£450 plus air travel. Not only is there the moral issue concerning abortion but there is also the medical issue surround abortion. Apparently, many women have been calling into the Family Planning Association in Belfast and asking questions concerning buying abortion inducing drugs online. The Family Planning Association is concerned because administering these medications without supervision can be dangerous.

It is no surprise that abortion has caused such an uproar and debate within a country. In America it is an issue as well. The debate on abortion will continue to a controversial issue because there are two sides to every issue. Personally I believe there is a time when abortions should be allowed for example when a women is raped or the mother and child are at risk. I believe that some women take advantage of the right to have an abortion and it is affecting those women that really need to have one. Hopefully, Northern Ireland will keep the amendment the way it is because I believe they are only looking out for the interest of their citizens.

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