Abortion

Abortion, the termination of pregnancy before birth, resulting in, or accompanied by, the death of the fetus (Webster Dictionary). Some abortions occur naturally because a fetus does not develop normally or because the mother has an injury or disorder that prevents her from carrying the pregnancy to term. This type of spontaneous abortion is commonly known as a miscarriage. Other abortions are induced—that is, intentionally brought on—because a pregnancy is unwanted or presents …

…the act of abortion and seek to minimize its use through more education about, and use of, birth control. Many people on all sides of the controversy feel the political debate has led to a stalemate because it ignores the nuances of the issue. In response, participants in the abortion debate find common ground in the admission that the issue is surrounded by complicated, difficult questions that require more than simplified pro-life or pro-choice rhetoric.