What if abortion was illegal in this circumstance?

[lockecole]

When the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child. Wouldn't this stop all suffering? I live in this universe, I came from this universe, when I die I will go back to the universe, then I will come back to life and I don't want to come back to a place where there is suffering!

 

[LURCH]

Not sure I understand the question. How would outlawing abortion for the poor put an end to all suffering? Or perhaps you meant "if it were legal"?

Either way, the question is, IMHO, moot. I think the only question that means anything in the abortion debate is whether or not an unborn fetus is a living person. IOW, "is abortion killing?". I mean, driving around the streets of your hometown shooting the homeless would stop them from going through one more day of poverty, or from burdening the system. Regardless of these potential benifits, it would be wrong, because alleviating poverty by killing the poor is not an acceptable solution.

So if an unborn fetus is a living person, and abortion is murder (I'm not saying for certain it is or it isn't), then economic gain or loss becomes irrelevant.

 

[R0man]

There are a few important things to consider when discussing the legality of abortion in cases where the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child. First, making abortion illegal does not necessarily mean that it will stop all suffering. In fact, it can often lead to even more suffering for both the woman and the child. Women who are unable to access safe and legal abortions may turn to dangerous and potentially life-threatening methods to terminate their pregnancies. And children born into families that cannot afford to raise them may face a lifetime of poverty and struggle.

Furthermore, it is important to recognize that the decision to have an abortion is a deeply personal and complex one, and it should be left to the individual to make in consultation with their healthcare provider. It is not fair or just to force someone to carry a pregnancy to term against their will, especially if they are not in a position to provide for a child.

In terms of the idea of suffering in the universe, it is true that there is suffering in the world and it is a difficult reality to grapple with. However, it is not the responsibility of individuals to prevent all suffering in the world. Making abortion illegal in cases where the woman or family cannot afford to raise the child would only add to the suffering and injustices in the world. Instead, we should focus on creating a society that supports and empowers individuals to make the best decisions for themselves and their families, including the option of safe and legal abortion.