Abortion is one of the most controversial and emotional issues facing the U.S. today. This should not be surprising, given that individuals' attitudes about abortion are shaped by their convictions regarding religion, morality, human rights, public health and the status of women in society. Over twenty-five years ago the Supreme Court ruled that an anti-abortion law violated a woman's constitutional right to privacy. The right to privacy and the choice for abortion is solely dependent on the person(s) involved and should not be rescinded by a superior authority. The two following articl…