Hmmm, this is a sticky topic. There are many cases pro or against. The fact of the matter is,one cannot speculate nor cast judgement on individuals who agree with it or disagree. Many pro abortionists use the "rape-victim" case scenario to argue the right to be allowed the "option" of abortion. Not for the whimsical reasons that people are seeking them for. Those on the other side of the fence argue that its a human life, and what-not etc. in my humble opinion, both side have viable reasons for the point of view on the matter. In the end it comes down to the individual.. Whether I'm for or against? I'm on both sides of the fence.
Alot of people who are against abortion, do so from either a religious, moral or most of the time a hypocritical stand point. Many of us are quick to cast judgement. Let's shy away from the "rape-victim" scenario a bit. Imagine your 12yr old daughter has been sexually active and became pregnant. Now at the age of twelve, her body is not quite physically ready to carry a baby. The pregnancy will be very high risk, Which means:-
1. She stands a significantly high chance of a miscarriage.
2. She also has an increse risk of have a premature baby. Seriously underdeveloped.
3. She can suffer great physical damage if she goes through to give birth. She can suffer vaginal tear which leads to excessive bleeding, which in turn leads to haemorraging which leads to death.
Wouldn't you as a parent consider abortion? But then again if you do, then you're considering ending a human life. See the predicament?
I am in no way condoning the careless people that constantly have unprotected s-e-x and repeatedly have abortions.
Just pointing out that it will remain at the mercy of the situation, whether the option of abortion is considered or not. We may think that its wrong or inhumane to do it. And it may very well be so; but unless you're in a situation and have to burden the reprocussions of poor choice, or unforseen or regretable circumstances, we can not really know what people go through that leads them to seriously consider it.