Planned Parenthood

Casey vs. Planned Parenthood

10/27/13

Obviously abortions will and will always be one of the more controversial issues that people will continue to debate on forever. Whether or not they believe in it morally cannot and should not be questioned all though I cant see a world where abortions would be illegalized. It's just something that we can't control. Being pro abortion myself makes these debates a little bit easier, however there are things within the action that can prove to be just as controversial than the actual abortion. Spousal notification and parental notification are just two of the many ways we can begin to question abortion within itself. Personally I believe these are the issues we should be fighting for, because those laws can change, its just a matter of should they.

When its comes to informing your parents before getting abortion, the child and the parent would always disagree. Although I don't believe a child should have to inform their parents, especially since we may not know the family history or the child's relationship with the parents, I do completely understand a parent wanting or even needing to know what is happening in their child's life. Just about a year ago my friend for over 12 years got pregnant, and knew how she wanted to deal with it. Although I tried to distance myself from the situation as much as possible I ended up involved with it, as she grew closer to making her final descion. This experience definitely gave me a hint of insight as to what I would be thinking in either situation. I loved her parents. They were so kind to me, seemed like great people. Always asking me whether or not I needed anything, basically just very pleasant people. However I was soon revealed as to how they treated my friend. It was astounding. They beat her, they force so much unnecessary pressure on her, and they verbally abuse her. I guess my point is that you never truly know how people will react to certain things. I was trying so hard to persuade my friend into telling her parents, but after hearing this shocking news I cant help but feel guilty that I tried to force what would have been a long aching experience for everyone involved. This is why I do not believe it is just to make laws that have so much room for error. I could not guarantee that 12 or 13 years from now if I have a child I wouldn't feel differently, because I probably would. However as of now I would have to side with no forced parental inform.

When it comes to spousal consent however my opinion is quite the opposite. (which I know can be quite contradictory) As someone's spouse, you have made a commitment with somebody, you have devoted the rest of your lives to them and at this point you have at least for the most part considered yourselves ready to be parents. A spousal bond is a bond much different than the