Roe v. Wade

     With a 7 to 2 vote, Jane Roe, an unmarried pregnant women, fought  for the right to have an abortion under her decision. She argued that abortion should also be protected by the right of privacy because it protects the decisions of a woman. The court, reviewing her delicate situation, granted the right for women to have an abortion with or without the doctors recommendation. PBS goes further in depth on the Roe v Wade situation, considering both sides of Harry A. Blackmun and Jane Roe.

    After viewing this video, it significantly highlights one very important factor in this case. The state should not have the right to tell doctors how to regulate pregnancy. Having the right of privacy is also a large part of this case. The right of privacy originated from an article by Warren and Brandeis, called The Right to Privacy (1890) states an individual having the right "to be let alone". With or without technology, a person is entitled to having privacy without inflicting harm on others.
     I also feel that abortion should only be used when desperately needed. Its great that technology has advanced significantly over the years, providing women with this sort of opportunity, however its still taking away the life of a new born. A woman who goes through an abortion takes away the every opportunity for that child to exist in our world. Many would agree that taking a life, is morally unacceptable, which is why abortion should be taken seriously.