Out Of The Borders Social Issues
Politics and abortion Can there be a middle ground?
by Amanda Miteniece
A medical procedure has never been as politicised as abortion has been in the last de-
cades. It is a controversial topic on both sides of the political spectrum, often disregarding the medical reality. This complicated politicised issue conceals the fact that abortion is a safe and simple procedure that rather rarely requires a surgical interference. Pro-life or pro-choice, these polarising sides of the political debate are urging people to choose. Is there a middle ground? Can you be neutral towards this topic?
Let us take a step back into the past. Abortion is not a new medical procedure, but rather an ancient one. The first records date back as far as ancient Egypt. No doubt that back then abortion was highly dangerous. Eventually, the procedure
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was banned in the ancient civilisations. However, even Aristotle acknowledged that abortion was ethical if performed during the first trimester. No matter if it was legal or not, abortions were very common. Fast forward to the 19th century, with
Š https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2019-10-11/abortion-medication-california-college-health-centers-legislation
