"No" on 26

“No” on 26

Abortion is one of the most controversial subjects ever. This is especially true right now in Mississippi, where a law that would declare abortion “murder” was rejected by the state in Tuesday’s voting. Many people are and were affected by this decision. Is it murder? Is it right? Is it wrong? When is a fertilized egg to be classified as “human”? This is certainly not anything new to the world, it was initially illegal, but that was overturned in the Roe v. Wade case of 1973 where it was decided that under the fourteenth amendment the right of privacy extends to a woman’s decision on whether or not to have an abortion. While this case was decided long ago, abortion is still a huge issue and it is in fact illegal in some states. The main antagonists of this decision were people who were looking at this with more of a moral eye. Murder is murder, no matter what the circumstances. Many Christians cited that “God makes no mistakes” referencing to the protagonists’ offering a side as to why it should be legal citing if a woman was perhaps sexually assaulted and conceived. This decision affects all the people of Mississippi, a student at Ole Miss shares her view of the initiative. Charmeka Singleton, Sophomore Forensic Chemistry major stated that “ I knew that it wasn’t going to pass because that’s taking away people’s right.” That is most likely the views of  many people in Mississippi. However, on a more personal note, she clarified “I personally am against abortion and felt as though the amendment didn’t affect me.” The many views and opinions expressed on this subject are logical on both sides, and the decision has been made. Although one can’t help knowing that this is not the end of this struggle between morals and ethics.