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Debunking Common Arguments Against Abortion: Why They Are Invalid
5th February 2023
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Abortion is a hot-button issue that often divides people along ideological lines. Unfortunately, this often leads to the spread of misinformation, with many anti-abortion arguments based on false or incorrect assumptions. In this article, we will take a look at some of the most common arguments made against abortion and explain why they are invalid. We will discuss why abortion is not murder, why it does not hurt women’s health, and why it does not lead to dangerous mental health problems. By the end of this article, readers will be able to better understand the facts behind this contentious issue and make an informed decision about their views on abortion.
Argument 1: Abortion is murder
The argument that abortion is murder is extremely common and is one of the most commonly made arguments against abortion. Abortion is the procedure of endangering a woman’s health to end her pregnancy. Because of this, abortion is considered to be a form of “murder” or “homicide”. There are two major problems with this argument. The first is that it is unclear what abortion is, as it is a medical procedure that should be carried out in a medical environment by medical professionals. In this…