During the past century, abortion has joined race and war as one of the most debatable subjects of controversy in the United States. The issue of abortion speaks to matters relating to human relations where principle, sentiment, and law collide. Abortion poses moral, social, and medical dilemmas. There are many points of view or positions toward abortion; the three outlined in Chapter 5 are the conservative position, the liberal position, and the moderate position.         One of …showed first 75 words of 857 total…

…showed last 75 words of 857 total…issue that has consumed much of the American social and political arena in the late twentieth century. People on both sides of the debate present strong arguments that establish valid points. Society clearly states that child abuse and the murder of one's child is illegal, but does allow abortion. Regardless of whether it is right or wrong, the fine line that exists between abortion and murder will be discussed and debated for decades to come.