Specific Purpose: Persuading the Audience to Choose Life Abortion occurs when a mother decides to terminate her pregnancy. Many people have different opinions on this ethical and moral issue. Some people think abortion is right, while others believe it is inhumane and against their moral and/or religious beliefs. (Advance Slide) In 1973, the Supreme Court decision based on Roe v. Wade opened the door to legalizing abortion nationwide. However, the Constitution does not mention abortion, so the issue is up to the states. This has been a serious controversy for 38 years. According to statistics, the Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA or PP) practices the largest number of abortions in America. After doing careful research on both sides of the issue, I believe that abortion is still morally and ethically wrong. (Advance Slide)ARGUMENTS FOR ABORTIONSome people believe that abortion is, and should continue to be, socially and morally acceptable. Abortions are legal and necessary for some people to continue their job/education/career/standard of living. They don't see adoption as a choice. Some people believe that a miscarriage is nothing more than a "smudge" of tissue in the early stages of human gestation. (Advanced slide) The Planned Parenthood website refers to “emptying the uterus” without ever saying the word “baby.” Legal abortion i...... middle of paper ....../or regret having had an abortion. Negative reactions can be delayed for 10 or more years, when a woman feels alone with her pain and doubts. True equality for all those involved in a pregnancy should also include the father's right to choose life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for their children. child, who received chromosomes from both parents. If in the future the case Roe v. Wade were overturned by the Supreme Court, all abortion decisions could be returned to individual states. Fifty-six years ago, an unmarried college student became pregnant. He had a decision to make. She gave birth to a child and then chose a mother and father to adopt him. His decision changed the history of the modern world. This child was given the name (Advance Slide) Steve Jobs. His birth mother made the right decision and chose life. I hope all of you would do the same.