“a person’s a person…

.. no matter how small.”
- dr. seuss

Today, I participated in the 35th annual March for Life, on the 36th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision. I did my part to fight against abortion and to try to defend the lives of unborn children everywhere. It was supposed to be ridiculously cold and yucky outside, with rain/sleet/snow and all sorts of nasty weather. But I wore layers, and it was actually surprisingly pleasant. And I think there were only about five raindrops!

I realize that abortion is a touchy subject. Nobody likes to think about what the word actually means, what horrors have come from the pieces of legislation starting with Roe v. Wade. But it is important to stop and think about it. What is a human life worth? What is a human life at all?

To me, a human life begins at the moment of conception. That cluster of cells in the mother’s womb is already becoming her child. When it is forcefully removed from the place it has familiarized itself with, its home, it dies. And when something dies by force, we typically refer to it as murder.

There are often many circumstances surrounding those considering abortion. In cases of rape or incest, it seems to be the only option. This is a major argument contributing to the legality of abortion, but this reason accounts for only 1% of all abortions. The most difficult scenario is when the life of the mother is in danger because of the child in her womb. It becomes a question regarding the importance of one human being over another, which can never be compared. When it is absolutely necessary, it should be permitted for the life of the mother. Only 6% of all abortions are performed because of health risks, though; this leaves 93% because of inconvenience or unwanted children.

Somehow, the word “abortion” has escaped the same connotation as the word “murder”. There have been many debates regarding the beginning of a human life and when it is okay to kill a child. I find most of it ridiculous; I can’t fathom how people could debate over whether killing children is wrong. It seems as though some moral sense would tell them what we have always known: killing is always wrong. But the arguments continue, the laws are passed, the nation is split over the issue, people are unsure. But what will become of a nation that advocates the murder of its own innocent children? How can the world find peace across continents while babies are not safe in the wombs of their own mothers?

So many difficult issues rely on very simple explanations. This is one of them. Abortion takes the life of approximately 3,700 children each day in the U.S. (many more statistics here) Millions of children each year are killed in our own country. This is unacceptable, and should be fought against.

I have eight adopted cousins, and I am proud to have them in my family. Adoption is an often long and difficult process, but it makes so many people happy. Many people are ready and willing to adopt children and give them proper homes and loving care. While giving a child up for adoption must be one of the most difficult things in the world, it is far better than ending that child’s life.

I hope that everyone can learn of and understand the horrors of abortion. Counsel those who are having trouble deciding what to do; help those around you to choose life.

♥ Birthright – an organization with counseling regarding pregnancy and discussion of all of the options that pregnant women have.
♥ Project Rachel – supportive counseling for those who may still be hurting emotionally after an abortion.

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