tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post2342273462191675519..comments2023-10-30T19:33:55.365+08:00Comments on WikiTP: Abortion, a crime ?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-86251967333909300942010-07-12T18:31:48.369+08:002010-07-12T18:31:48.369+08:00The problem of abortion arises when a couple decid...The problem of abortion arises when a couple decide to engage in sex: unsafe sex. No contraceptives, for example condoms or spermicide what so ever. The problem is made worse when the situation involves premarital sex and especially even teen sex. But that is not all to the reasons that have caused a spike in the number of abortions. Abortion in the form of feticide, is also present in countries like India and China where a certain stigma is still attached to the birth of a girl in the family and a male is preferred. However, we should be glad that these countries are taking steps in the right direction to reduce the number of such cases. Taking India for example, hospitals in India now ban pre-birth sex determination to disallow couples from selectively discarding or keeping the fetus.<br />Yet the main problem with abortion is that it is a solution to really nothing and to aggravate matters, allowing or condoning it sends the wrong message. An innocent life is taken before it can experience the sunshine for the first time- but the guilty party involved is the couple. It is they who engaged in unsafe sex and now refuse to accept responsibility for their actions. The fetus did not cause it. And eventually the couple get away stainless. The message sent is: unsafe sex is alright just remove the evidence- kill an innocent life. Taking a life is perfectly acceptable because you are saving your honor and dignity. Well, should it not be; you decided to have unsafe sex, you take responsibility for it not murder someone and hide like a coward.<br />Lyndon Goh 10S13A.Quekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743319725540550099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-10823354899022211362010-07-12T18:30:59.455+08:002010-07-12T18:30:59.455+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.A.Quekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743319725540550099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-38168756954339101552010-07-12T18:08:52.843+08:002010-07-12T18:08:52.843+08:00This comment has been removed by the author.A.Quekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05743319725540550099noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-31582919464790635022010-06-20T01:26:01.278+08:002010-06-20T01:26:01.278+08:00The issue of abortion is one hot debate topic that...The issue of abortion is one hot debate topic that is here to stay. This because religious issues aside, the matter still plays on morals and, concurrently, rights of the people.<br /><br /> Free countries such as Singapore do not put harsh restrictions on abortions, as seen in the fact that there is no age requirement for it. As the life of the baby affects greatly the lives of its parents, the parents should have a big say, and the right of whether or not to abort the fetus.<br /><br /> However, albeit parents should have a say in the matter, the helpless, defenseless baby is still a life, and unless pregnancy brings about medical risks for the mother how is abortion not tantamount to murder? . How can the government, on that still utilize capital punishment for murder, turn the other cheek and condone abortion, the equivalence for the very cold blooded crime that they go so far to punish for? <br /><br /> If partners wanted to get sexually active and yet not get the female pregnant, they should make use of protection. Granted, that it is not fool-proof, but it is one risk they will have to live with. They should be ready to face up to the consequences.Eliza Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929567038142369616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-37893295254531540002010-06-16T22:45:47.229+08:002010-06-16T22:45:47.229+08:00I personally agree that abortion is a serious crim...I personally agree that abortion is a serious crime, if there's no valid excuse. Afterall, its a human life too. Its very pityful to take one's life; one that has yet to have had taken a breath of the world.<br /><br />After reading this article, and having seen abortion videos, i've learnt that it all comes down to each and every individual's personal responsibilty. Why engage in unprotected sex, when you don't want an addition to your life? Incest, rape are exceptions to this case. Other than these reasons, none other can be accepted.<br /><br />Do take note, all the above mentioned drugs and abotion methods only ease the procedure for the mother. NONE of them reduce the pain inflincted on the feotus. Its scientifically proven that the feotus can sense its surroundings within its first few weeks. Words truly can't portray the image i have seen from my sex-ed and biology lessons.Sakthibalanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15217985412095718687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-79949509625541405732010-06-15T22:33:47.327+08:002010-06-15T22:33:47.327+08:00Abortion is a common practise in many society toda...Abortion is a common practise in many society today. Abortion happens because of unwanted births among the people. With the increase in statistics of pre-marital sex among youths in societies today, its inevitable that there will be an increase in unwanted birth.<br /><br />Under Chritianity laws, abortion could be counted as a mortal sin as it involves taking away the life of another living human. This goes to show how abortion is being taken seriously even in religious terms.<br /><br />After looking at the statistics for the number of abortion in Singapore today, I felt shocked about the cruelty of mankind. Thousands of young unborn innocent life are being taken every day. The foetus is after all still a human being, the only difference is that its an undeveloped human. <br /><br />Abortion could be closely related to murder, even animals today are protected under law, why not a single undeveloped human being. Therefore I believe that abortion should be taken as a crime.<br /><br />Posted by: Clement Ong 10S25K Lohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210181071302564350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-42040297137233308562010-06-14T00:12:03.444+08:002010-06-14T00:12:03.444+08:00To add on,I also felt that it was informative.It s...To add on,I also felt that it was informative.It showed the various statistics to allow readers to have a clearer view on this topic.Not only this,it has discussed the topic from various points of views to show the process of how the decision of abortion is made.I was surprised that it even provides the cost of abortion.Overall,it was a well-done piece of information.xueyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508872339518544286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-40637843401274876362010-06-14T00:01:04.640+08:002010-06-14T00:01:04.640+08:00In my opinions,I think that abortion should be con...In my opinions,I think that abortion should be considered a crime only when it is used because of personal problems.For example,the couple is unprepared for to have a baby.Otherwise,other medical reasons or if the mother is underage,I think that abortion should not be considered a crime.Although it is cruel to the community,it is acceptable as I feel that we should try to walk in the mother's shoes.Who would want to kill her own baby if she had a choice?Who would choose to give up an innocent life if she can bring afford to bring up her baby?Therefore,for the mother,it is already an emotional torture,we should not add on to her guilt.Hence,I think that abortion is not a crime!!!xueyihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12508872339518544286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-81647223886301330982010-06-13T22:05:38.312+08:002010-06-13T22:05:38.312+08:00I feel that this blog post about abrotion is very ...I feel that this blog post about abrotion is very informative as it shows all kinds of information about abortion and even statistics. However, there is a lack in point of view by people on the issue of abortion. Other than that, the entire post is alright.<br /><br />by matthew 10s25K Lohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210181071302564350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-21829538163010431962010-06-13T20:04:06.595+08:002010-06-13T20:04:06.595+08:00Abortion is a topic which I personally think shoul...Abortion is a topic which I personally think should not be an option in life except in certain situations like a victim being raped or a case of incest. To me, abortion is to decline a living thing, a human, from being able to have the rights to live. <br /><br />It amazes me after reading this article that thousands of women in the world actually resort to abortion after many efforts to prevent them.<br /><br />I agree with you that this matter is rather disturbing and alarming. Statistics have shown that the percentage of women in a country that have gone through abortion is increasing. Hence with the developing of a country, more women will be career driven and therefore resort to abortion as they want to concentrate more on their work than having a family.<br />However saying that the availability of the pills in pharmacies in Singapore will completely give no reason for women to choose abortion may not be a good accusation on them. These pills are ways to prevent abortion from happening, not a ddefinite option for them to choose. Hence, again, the choice lies with the individual herself. <br /><br />However, I feel that women should have a sense of responsibilty. Abortion involved a living thing, hence in another way, is another form of murder. Women should think twice before having unprotected sex with their partner. Though it is hard to instill such thoughts into an individual, these women should at least think for the life that may be involved later. It is unfair to take away someone else's rights from living.<br /><br />By: Nurul Atiqah of 10S01K Lohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210181071302564350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-85023755217713491792010-06-13T20:03:23.137+08:002010-06-13T20:03:23.137+08:00'According to the Singapore Abortion Act law t...'According to the Singapore Abortion Act law there is no defined age limit for the abortion procedure, nor is there a legal requirement for parental consent for minors under the age of 21'. This is very serious as teenagers will not be afraid of getting pregnant and will get involve with sexual intercourse. They will have the mindset that they can easily abort the child and the use of contraception is not necessary. However, they might not know the consequences of abortion. It may lead to infertility, thus a moment of folly will bring them a life of regrets.<br /><br />I think that schools should conduct sex education more frequently and also emphasise on the consequences of what abortion may lead to. This is because many teenagers are ignorant, they thought that abortion is very easy which is wrong. It not only harm the mother but also bring away the life of the unborn child. Thus abortion should be carefully considered.<br /><br />Priscilla 10s23Aslindahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16099951776196914896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-23959474955700326582010-06-12T20:35:20.108+08:002010-06-12T20:35:20.108+08:00What caught my attention was the statistics reflec...What caught my attention was the statistics reflecting the number of abortion cases with income. It was interesting because women with family incomes between $30 000 and $59 999 obtain 38.0% of all abortion, which is higher than those with family incomes over $60 000, 13.8%, although the latter has a higher family income than the former. Women with low incomes (less than $15 000) obtain a higher abortion percentage than those with higher family incomes between $15 000 and $29 999, and over $60 000 instead.<br /><br />Abortion is common in Singapore as seen from ‘in 2007, The Singapore Health Ministry recorded 11,933 abortions". Once regarded as a social stigma, abortion is currently accepted by the majority, and even made legal in Singapore. Probably, this may have spurred the spike in the number of abortion cases in Singapore.<br /><br />I agree with you that more freedom is bestowed upon woman as she has the right to choose the best that she wants. However, in recent years, most women engaging in pre-martial sex belong to the generation of curious teenagers, aged below sixteen, who gave in to raging hormones and temptations. To generalise all women who opt for abortion as "selfish and self-centred" is, in my opinion, prejudiced. After all, they are young and are learning from first-time mistakes. <br /> <br />Unfortunately, this does not mean that women can abuse such rights repeatedly as it is a living soul mentioned here. (47% of all abortions performed on women, who have had at least one previous abortion) To perform an abortion means the mother has decided to strip the fetus of the right to develop into a human being. In a way, it seems like murder. Thus, introducing birth control methods is to prevent women from ending the life of the living fetus. If the notion of consuming contraceptive pills making one fat results in reluctance towards it, I feel that she ought to discuss with her partner and contemplate hard on the issue of unprotected sex and her willingness to having a child, with abortion not the solution. As stated, being pregnant is something any woman can control by ‘calculating the days where the possibility of pregnancy is high or low’, thus being pregnant is, no doubt, her responsibility. Therefore, I think that abortion itself is pushing away that responsibility, so they are ‘selfish and self-centred’.<br /><br />On the other hand, there are cases where women fall victim to rape and sexual abuse. Apparently, these cases are unpredictable and beyond her control, so any contraceptives will not work.<br /><br />In my opinion, one way to successfully minimize abortion cases is to put abortion proceedings under scrutiny so abortion opt by women due to personal reasons and done repeatedly are considered as a crime while abortion carried out due to reasons otherwise are made legal, and young women opting abortion for the first time be given counseling and warnings instead. <br /><br />By Tan Wan Ting, 10S01K Lohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210181071302564350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-52279051005896505212010-06-12T19:16:11.736+08:002010-06-12T19:16:11.736+08:00I find the part about Methotrexate & Misoprost...I find the part about Methotrexate & Misoprostol interesting, but not in a good way. After reading it's effects on the unborn baby and the possible risk of poisoning the mother to death as well, I can't help but wonder why such a method is actually devised and made available to the public at all! It takes research, time, effort, money, resources, etc to manufacture pills and why they're all wasted in manufacturing these poisons (in pill form or otherwise injection) is beyond me. I feel that it is the most horrible method of abortion as it not only poisons the unborn to death, but may do so t the mother too.<br /><br />I agree with your view on abortion to a large extent "disturbing and alarming" However, <br />I do not agree when you say that there is no excuse for Singaporeans to not use contraceptive pills. As you have quoted, "contraceptive pills are readily available OTC in all pharmacies in Singapore, so there really is no excuse." These pills are available on-the-counter and there is very slight, if any, discretion when purchasing them. Imagine how bashful it would be if you were to buy such items in full view of other poeple queueing up at the counter as well. Such stigma drives people to employ more discrete methods to not have a baby, such as abortion whereby the other people in the room are undergoing the same thing, so there is nothing to be ashamed of.<br /><br />By Nur Khadijah Kamarulzaman 10S01K Lohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18210181071302564350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3490670654357837910.post-70546139477579057422010-06-11T22:07:19.904+08:002010-06-11T22:07:19.904+08:00Personally, I feel that the issue of abortion is a...Personally, I feel that the issue of abortion is a highly controversial one. However, I strongly feel that abortion should be considered a crime. It should not matter which situation one is in, it should be considered a serious offense. Before one even gets pregnant, the decision to engage in unprotected sex, is a bad one itself. Why bother undergo situations like an abortion when one could have avoided it in the first place? Instead of being caught up in thoughts of killing an innocent soul, one should have contemplated the negative impacts unprotected sex could bring about. Why should it not be considered a crime when a life is at stake? When one commits homicide, he is put at the mercy of the law, whereas when one undergoes abortion, doing the same thing, killing a life, is not charged with anything. As such, I think abortion should be considered a CRIME.Eliza Isahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02929567038142369616noreply@blogger.com