Outline the arguments in favour of abortion

Abortion is: "An operation or other procedure to terminate pregnancy before the foetus is viable." ( The English Dictionary) There are many different arguments against and for abortion, although there are three main groups. There are those who believe abortion should be available on request (Pro-Choice), those who believe abortion is acceptable under some circumstances (Pro-Life), and those who believe that abortion is not acceptable. Pro-abortionists would argue, it's a woman's right. She can do with …showed first 75 words of 546 total…

…showed last 75 words of 546 total…of a rape, then abortion is the lesser of two evils, also if the mother's life is at risk, then abortion should be permitted. "It is argued that in these tragic cases the great value of the mental health of a woman who becomes pregnant as a result of rape or incest can best be safe-guarded by abortion." (Christian answers.net) These are only a few of the arguments for abortion, there are many more.