TH1RTEEN R3ASONS WHY by Jay Asher
The bone chilling novel written by Jay Asher is one which once you pick it up you can't set it down. The book tells a story that in some ways everyone will be able to relate to, making it that much easier to read.
The book begins at the end of the story, playing back to you what has already happened. It begins with one of the main characters and co narrator, Clay Jensen. This story all begins when Clay's biggest crush commits suicide and a box full of audiotapes were sent out to 13 people. Clay's crushes name is Hannah Baker. Before she killer herself she made the audiotapes, put them in a box, and mailed them to the first person on her list. After the person that was currently holding the tapes listened to all 13 of the tapes they would box them up, just as they were when they received them, and send them to the next person on Hannah Baker's list. This would just repeat until all the people intended to receive the tapes had and listened to them all.
The tapes consisted of the names of the 13 people on Hannah's list. They told each of them reasons why she killer herself. Clay, being a receiver of the tapes, stays up all night, follows the map that was mysteriously put into his locker a week earlier that corresponds with the places Hannah talks about on her audiotapes, all the way up until he has listened to all the tapes. Then the next morning he does what hes supposed to do and sends it to the next person on the list. The thirteenth tape is about a person that no one would ever expect.
The story was very good and it would keep you wanting to read more until your done learning why Hannah killed herself, but there were some bad points about the story. The author gives Hannah a voice that gets on your nerves really easily. Sometimes you can relate to her and empathetic for her, other times you are so close to closing the book because you can't believe that the author would actually make her say such things. She talks about suicide like there is nothing wrong with it, like it is a joke to her. She also has 13 people on her list, but some of the actions they did to be placed on her list were minor everyday teenage things, and that gets old really fast. Also in the end you realize how cheesy the book really is. Reading the book about a girl telling her whole life story all the way up until she murders herself may be a waste of time for some people.
The way that this author can joke around about suicide is not as funny they may have thought it was.Yes, Jay Asher probably has dealt with suicide with somebody close to them committing suicide, but how could you write an entire book with a dead girl joking about killing herself. When Hannah Baker tells the listener exactly how she will kill herself the story may have been taken a little bit too far. Also, when reading the book I thought to myself how would I react if someone I knew made audiotapes before they killed themselves, just to send them to peole to hear the reasons why they made it to their list.
The organization of the book was fresh and fun. The author dividing the book up by cassettes and sides was original and made reading the story easier. The authors voice was somewhat annoying at times, but in general it was a good read.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Product Review 05-07-09
LimeWire
Nobody likes to waste money on buying thousands of songs that you don't listen to every day. Well there are some programs out there that have solved that for the broke teenagers who are looking to spice up their life with music. One of the most known music downloading programs is LimeWire.
This program is available on any type of computer. It supplies you with all the necessities for any kind of MP3 player. You can download music, videos, and programs. You can then send all the downloaded files from lime wire into your preferred program for your MP3 player, such as, iTunes. LimeWire comes in many different versions to choose from. There is a basic version you can download for free or an enhanced one that costs some money. This costs $34.95 for a year or $21.95 for a sixth month period. The faster version is supposedly faster at downloading your desired files. The enhanced version can download from up to 10 hosts while the free version is limited to only eight. LimeWire was the first sharing file program. LimeWire now has a chat feature so friends can share files and chat all at the same time. LimeWire now offers a program called LimeWire Store. You can get single songs for $.99 each as well as subscription plans that provide discounts on songs making them as low as $.27 each.
LimeWire is very helpful with downloading files but there is some down sides to it. The program slows down your computer and gives it a higher risk of viruses. A Trojan infected some users who downloaded some apple soft wares. Also people have been arrested for identity theft through file sharing programs, such as LimeWire. LimeWire can be used to search other people's computers for inadvertently shared financial information and then used it to obtain credit cards for an online shopping spree.
The songs that are downloaded from LimeWire are somewhat of lower standards than those that are purchased from other programs. Some of the songs have inserted clips saying that the song was downloaded. Others are live recordings from a concert that was put on there accidently. When downloading from LimeWire more of a variety of songs can be found rather than on programs where you purchase songs.
In general the program LimeWire is a good resource to get free songs and videos from if your willing to risk identity theft and viruses on your computer. It helps the kids that don't want to waste their money on getting songs and videos to get what they want for their MP3 players without the cost. LimeWire is all in all helpful.
Nobody likes to waste money on buying thousands of songs that you don't listen to every day. Well there are some programs out there that have solved that for the broke teenagers who are looking to spice up their life with music. One of the most known music downloading programs is LimeWire.
This program is available on any type of computer. It supplies you with all the necessities for any kind of MP3 player. You can download music, videos, and programs. You can then send all the downloaded files from lime wire into your preferred program for your MP3 player, such as, iTunes. LimeWire comes in many different versions to choose from. There is a basic version you can download for free or an enhanced one that costs some money. This costs $34.95 for a year or $21.95 for a sixth month period. The faster version is supposedly faster at downloading your desired files. The enhanced version can download from up to 10 hosts while the free version is limited to only eight. LimeWire was the first sharing file program. LimeWire now has a chat feature so friends can share files and chat all at the same time. LimeWire now offers a program called LimeWire Store. You can get single songs for $.99 each as well as subscription plans that provide discounts on songs making them as low as $.27 each.
LimeWire is very helpful with downloading files but there is some down sides to it. The program slows down your computer and gives it a higher risk of viruses. A Trojan infected some users who downloaded some apple soft wares. Also people have been arrested for identity theft through file sharing programs, such as LimeWire. LimeWire can be used to search other people's computers for inadvertently shared financial information and then used it to obtain credit cards for an online shopping spree.
The songs that are downloaded from LimeWire are somewhat of lower standards than those that are purchased from other programs. Some of the songs have inserted clips saying that the song was downloaded. Others are live recordings from a concert that was put on there accidently. When downloading from LimeWire more of a variety of songs can be found rather than on programs where you purchase songs.
In general the program LimeWire is a good resource to get free songs and videos from if your willing to risk identity theft and viruses on your computer. It helps the kids that don't want to waste their money on getting songs and videos to get what they want for their MP3 players without the cost. LimeWire is all in all helpful.
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Final News Article 4-30-09
Think Twice About Drunk Driving
Every day law enforcement workers do their duties without even thinking about it, but April 22, 2009, in the Tongue River High School parking lot, the rescue crew, cops, and fire fighters had to demonstrate their skills for observing high school students, teachers, and some community members. As these people watched a drunk driving assembly, they watched five students, from the school, act as if they had been in a collision with a drunk driver. The rescue team, fire fighters, and cops acted as if it was a real life situation and demonstrated the seriousness of drunk driving and the outcome of making that decision.
Unlike other demonstrations the law enforcement peoples actually used their sirens, showed the audience every detail of what happens when they come upon a crash, and showed them what can really happen to students in high school. The selected students were Paige Miller, Kelsie Dellos, Sean Reynolds, Colton Caywood, and Andrew Orchard. They were in actual prom attire and had fake blood and make up on, for dramatic effect, making the situation more real feeling than it was. These students agreed to take part in the scenario. The cops had them act out a prom night where four students were in one car, and none of them had been drinking alcohol, while another student was in another car, who had been drinking alcohol. During this skit one student died, another was paralyzed, two more were hurt but no long term injuries, and the drunk driver was left unharmed. This demonstration was to show the students how important it is to make the right choice and not drink and drive. They showed the students how they use the jaws of life and how scary the situation really is.
After the real life demonstration was done the students headed to the auditorium to watch a video about driving, listened to a speaker, and had a question and answer period about the whole presentation. The speaker talked about how drinking and driving was a poor choice and it effects more than just the driver's life, it effects the whole community in different ways. She also read a poem and talked about how she, as a mother, would rather have her child be drove home by a sober driver than have her drunk kid drive home. Then the audience watched a video of four stories about wrecks that changed many lives forever. Then there was time to ask questions about the whole ordeal. Some of the questions were directed towards the students saying things like, "how did you feel when you were placed into the body bag?" Miller answered, "I was just trying to tell myself that it wasn't real and I was alive, but the sirens and everything made it so real that I became scared. It was also hot and sweaty."
At this meeting they also talked about how drinking is not the only contributing factor to wrecks. They shared statistics about how it is more dangerous to ride in a vehicle full of teenagers than riding with a drunk driver. They also told how cell phones are huge reason for many wrecks, whether it be texting or talking on the phone. In general, the assembly was to put a voice into the student's head so the officers wouldn't have to come across a real wreck, with real people, and real blood.
In general the assembly was effective to teach the community about the dangers of driving, drinking, and what really happens at a wreck.
Every day law enforcement workers do their duties without even thinking about it, but April 22, 2009, in the Tongue River High School parking lot, the rescue crew, cops, and fire fighters had to demonstrate their skills for observing high school students, teachers, and some community members. As these people watched a drunk driving assembly, they watched five students, from the school, act as if they had been in a collision with a drunk driver. The rescue team, fire fighters, and cops acted as if it was a real life situation and demonstrated the seriousness of drunk driving and the outcome of making that decision.
Unlike other demonstrations the law enforcement peoples actually used their sirens, showed the audience every detail of what happens when they come upon a crash, and showed them what can really happen to students in high school. The selected students were Paige Miller, Kelsie Dellos, Sean Reynolds, Colton Caywood, and Andrew Orchard. They were in actual prom attire and had fake blood and make up on, for dramatic effect, making the situation more real feeling than it was. These students agreed to take part in the scenario. The cops had them act out a prom night where four students were in one car, and none of them had been drinking alcohol, while another student was in another car, who had been drinking alcohol. During this skit one student died, another was paralyzed, two more were hurt but no long term injuries, and the drunk driver was left unharmed. This demonstration was to show the students how important it is to make the right choice and not drink and drive. They showed the students how they use the jaws of life and how scary the situation really is.
After the real life demonstration was done the students headed to the auditorium to watch a video about driving, listened to a speaker, and had a question and answer period about the whole presentation. The speaker talked about how drinking and driving was a poor choice and it effects more than just the driver's life, it effects the whole community in different ways. She also read a poem and talked about how she, as a mother, would rather have her child be drove home by a sober driver than have her drunk kid drive home. Then the audience watched a video of four stories about wrecks that changed many lives forever. Then there was time to ask questions about the whole ordeal. Some of the questions were directed towards the students saying things like, "how did you feel when you were placed into the body bag?" Miller answered, "I was just trying to tell myself that it wasn't real and I was alive, but the sirens and everything made it so real that I became scared. It was also hot and sweaty."
At this meeting they also talked about how drinking is not the only contributing factor to wrecks. They shared statistics about how it is more dangerous to ride in a vehicle full of teenagers than riding with a drunk driver. They also told how cell phones are huge reason for many wrecks, whether it be texting or talking on the phone. In general, the assembly was to put a voice into the student's head so the officers wouldn't have to come across a real wreck, with real people, and real blood.
In general the assembly was effective to teach the community about the dangers of driving, drinking, and what really happens at a wreck.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Ledes 4-30-09
Swine Flu Forces Texas High School Officials to Halt Sports
Due to the current Swine Flu outbreak all academic and athletic activities have been postponed until May 11. Officials say that the health and safety of their students is more important to them than other activities that were scheduled to take place on these dates. Some local events that were included in the postponed were regional track championships, baseball and softball, and golf and tennis. More than 53,000 were let out of school and numerous schools were closed for sanitation.
impact lede
Attention Turns to La Gloria in Search to Determine Swine Flu Source
There are three main focusing sights to discover the source of the pig flu, which also is effecting pigs, birds, and humans. The main attention is focused on the Mexican village La Gloria because this is located nearest to a pig farm than other places. Another place they are focusing on is San Diego, California and lastly the Mexican city Oaxaca. La Gloria is the home of a boy, that fully recovered, who is the earliest registered swine flu patient in Mexico.
impact lede
Priest Forgives Suspect in Confessional Stabbing
After hearing confessions a priest was stabbed twice in the back by a woman. The woman told police she stabbed the priest because she though Massaro is the Antichrist. An emergency room doctor told police that the knife "went through muscle, a few veins and chipped a rib," according to an arrest affidavit. The blade missed vital organs by two to three centimeters, the affidavit said. Massaro underwent surgery to repair damage.
impact lede
Triple Car Bomb Strikes Baghdad
Three car bombs exploded killing 41 people and injuring more than 70. These bombings are the latest attacks directed towards Shia holy places. Last week, April 23, 2009, killed around 150 people. Many angry locals were blaming the Iraqi army because they were doing nothing to stop the bombings.
impact lede
Due to the current Swine Flu outbreak all academic and athletic activities have been postponed until May 11. Officials say that the health and safety of their students is more important to them than other activities that were scheduled to take place on these dates. Some local events that were included in the postponed were regional track championships, baseball and softball, and golf and tennis. More than 53,000 were let out of school and numerous schools were closed for sanitation.
impact lede
Attention Turns to La Gloria in Search to Determine Swine Flu Source
There are three main focusing sights to discover the source of the pig flu, which also is effecting pigs, birds, and humans. The main attention is focused on the Mexican village La Gloria because this is located nearest to a pig farm than other places. Another place they are focusing on is San Diego, California and lastly the Mexican city Oaxaca. La Gloria is the home of a boy, that fully recovered, who is the earliest registered swine flu patient in Mexico.
impact lede
Priest Forgives Suspect in Confessional Stabbing
After hearing confessions a priest was stabbed twice in the back by a woman. The woman told police she stabbed the priest because she though Massaro is the Antichrist. An emergency room doctor told police that the knife "went through muscle, a few veins and chipped a rib," according to an arrest affidavit. The blade missed vital organs by two to three centimeters, the affidavit said. Massaro underwent surgery to repair damage.
impact lede
Triple Car Bomb Strikes Baghdad
Three car bombs exploded killing 41 people and injuring more than 70. These bombings are the latest attacks directed towards Shia holy places. Last week, April 23, 2009, killed around 150 people. Many angry locals were blaming the Iraqi army because they were doing nothing to stop the bombings.
impact lede
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Restraunt Review 4-23-09
“Its way better than fast food its Wendy’s.” Today fast food is not a treat; fast food is a life style. Millions of people visit fast food restaurants everyday, in taking over half of their daily calories in one meal. Like every restaurant Wendy’s promises fresh food, clean environment, and friendly service and you can’t forget. Plus they’re open 24 hours a day.
We all know that fast food is bad for our bodies and our hearts; however, we still get caught up in the rush of the day and eat it. I eat Wendy’s quite often actually, as opposed to other fast food restaurants. I do believe that out of all of the fast food restaurants Wendy’s is by far the healthiest of them. It is somewhat of an oxymoron to say a fast food restaurant is healthy, but I believe it to be true. Wendy’s offers a wide variety of sides; potatoes, fruit, salads, chili, and of course french fries. Wendy's also has some of the best salt ever. I always order the #7 spicy chicken sandwiches, it’s delicious. Sometimes I will also get a frosty, for my fries. The other day, I went into the restaurant ordering my usual. This time I got curious as to what I really was eating and if it really was the healthiest. I discovered that my thoughts were wrong no matter how good that frosty tasted.
I found out many things I never wanted to know. The service was great and the restaurant was not filthy, however that frosty I just consumed was 560 calories. Needless to say I was sickened.
In a McDonalds “Big Mac” there is about 570 calories, which in just the sandwich, is about a fourth of daily calories. In a Wendy’s “Baconator” there is over 800, In there triple stack sandwich there is almost a thousand plus 69 grams of fat. The usual a chicken sandwich, fries, frosty and a Dr. pepper is 1610 calories while they say a daily calorie intake is 2000.
All in all I consume one days worth of calories in one meal. Needless to say I will think twice about getting caught up in the rush and eating at Wendy’s again.
We all know that fast food is bad for our bodies and our hearts; however, we still get caught up in the rush of the day and eat it. I eat Wendy’s quite often actually, as opposed to other fast food restaurants. I do believe that out of all of the fast food restaurants Wendy’s is by far the healthiest of them. It is somewhat of an oxymoron to say a fast food restaurant is healthy, but I believe it to be true. Wendy’s offers a wide variety of sides; potatoes, fruit, salads, chili, and of course french fries. Wendy's also has some of the best salt ever. I always order the #7 spicy chicken sandwiches, it’s delicious. Sometimes I will also get a frosty, for my fries. The other day, I went into the restaurant ordering my usual. This time I got curious as to what I really was eating and if it really was the healthiest. I discovered that my thoughts were wrong no matter how good that frosty tasted.
I found out many things I never wanted to know. The service was great and the restaurant was not filthy, however that frosty I just consumed was 560 calories. Needless to say I was sickened.
In a McDonalds “Big Mac” there is about 570 calories, which in just the sandwich, is about a fourth of daily calories. In a Wendy’s “Baconator” there is over 800, In there triple stack sandwich there is almost a thousand plus 69 grams of fat. The usual a chicken sandwich, fries, frosty and a Dr. pepper is 1610 calories while they say a daily calorie intake is 2000.
All in all I consume one days worth of calories in one meal. Needless to say I will think twice about getting caught up in the rush and eating at Wendy’s again.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
News Article 4-23
Think Twice About Drunk Driving
Every day law enforcement workers do their duties without even thinking about it, but April 22, 2009, in the Tongue River High School parking lot, they had to demonstrate their skills for observing high school students, teachers, and some community members. As these people watched a drunk driving assembly they watched five students, from that school, act as if they had been in a collision with a drunk driver. The rescue team, fire fighters, and cops acted as if it was a real life situation and demonstrated the seriousness of drunk driving and the outcome of making that decision.
Unlike other demonstrations they actually used their sirens, showed us every little detail of what happens when they come up on a crash, and showed us what can really happen to students in our school. The selected students were Paige Miller, Kelsie Dellos, Sean Renolds, Colton Caywood, and Andrew Orchard. They were in actual prom attire and had fake blood and make up on. This made the situation more real than it was. These students agreed to take part in the scenario. They had them act out a prom night where four students were in one car, and none of them had been drinking alcohol, while another student was in another car, who had been drinking alcohol. During this skit one student died, another was paralyzed, two more were hurt but no long term injuries, and the drunk driver was left unharmed. This demonstration was to show the students how important it is to make the right choice and not drink and drive. They showed us how they use the jaws of life and how scary the situation really is.
After the real life demonstration was done the students headed to the auditorium to watch a video about driving, listened to a speaker, and had a question and answer section about the whole presentation. The speaker talked about how drinking and driving was a poor choice and it effects more than just the drivers life it effects the whole community in different ways. She also read a poem and talked about how her, as a mother, would rather have her child be drove home by a sober driver than have her drunk kid dive home. Then they watched a four stories about wrecks that changed lives forever. Then there was time to ask questions about the whole ordeal. Some of the questions were directed towards the students saying things like, "how did you feel when you were placed into the body bag?" Miller answered, "I was just trying to tell myself that it wasnt real and I was alive, but the sirens and everything made it so real that I became scared. It was also hot and sweaty."
At this meeting they also talked about how drinking is not the only contributing factor to wrecks. They shared statistics about how it is more dangerous to ride in a vehicle full of teenagers than riding with a drunk driver. Also how cell phones are huge reason for many wrecks, whehter it be texting or talking on the phone. In general, the assembly was to put a voice into the student's head so the officers wouldn't have to come across a real wreck, with real people, and real blood.
Every day law enforcement workers do their duties without even thinking about it, but April 22, 2009, in the Tongue River High School parking lot, they had to demonstrate their skills for observing high school students, teachers, and some community members. As these people watched a drunk driving assembly they watched five students, from that school, act as if they had been in a collision with a drunk driver. The rescue team, fire fighters, and cops acted as if it was a real life situation and demonstrated the seriousness of drunk driving and the outcome of making that decision.
Unlike other demonstrations they actually used their sirens, showed us every little detail of what happens when they come up on a crash, and showed us what can really happen to students in our school. The selected students were Paige Miller, Kelsie Dellos, Sean Renolds, Colton Caywood, and Andrew Orchard. They were in actual prom attire and had fake blood and make up on. This made the situation more real than it was. These students agreed to take part in the scenario. They had them act out a prom night where four students were in one car, and none of them had been drinking alcohol, while another student was in another car, who had been drinking alcohol. During this skit one student died, another was paralyzed, two more were hurt but no long term injuries, and the drunk driver was left unharmed. This demonstration was to show the students how important it is to make the right choice and not drink and drive. They showed us how they use the jaws of life and how scary the situation really is.
After the real life demonstration was done the students headed to the auditorium to watch a video about driving, listened to a speaker, and had a question and answer section about the whole presentation. The speaker talked about how drinking and driving was a poor choice and it effects more than just the drivers life it effects the whole community in different ways. She also read a poem and talked about how her, as a mother, would rather have her child be drove home by a sober driver than have her drunk kid dive home. Then they watched a four stories about wrecks that changed lives forever. Then there was time to ask questions about the whole ordeal. Some of the questions were directed towards the students saying things like, "how did you feel when you were placed into the body bag?" Miller answered, "I was just trying to tell myself that it wasnt real and I was alive, but the sirens and everything made it so real that I became scared. It was also hot and sweaty."
At this meeting they also talked about how drinking is not the only contributing factor to wrecks. They shared statistics about how it is more dangerous to ride in a vehicle full of teenagers than riding with a drunk driver. Also how cell phones are huge reason for many wrecks, whehter it be texting or talking on the phone. In general, the assembly was to put a voice into the student's head so the officers wouldn't have to come across a real wreck, with real people, and real blood.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Opposition Editorial
Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice?
opposing blog
Alex Orchard asked the question would I ever murder a human? Well the answer to that is no, of course. That question is unfair to relate to abortion though. You have to take into consideration the circumstances of the pregnancy to really say that the woman is a murderer. There are many reasons why abortion should be perfectly legal.
Abortion is necessary because of drugs and alcohol playing a role in people's lives. Drugs and alcohol make you thinking less clear and if a woman were under the influence, not because she took the drug but someone might have slipped it into her drink, and she happened to have unprotected sex with some guy she didn't know you cannot assume that the woman would want to have that baby. How would you feel not even knowing this guy that conceived your so called "baby," even though you were only pregnant for less than a month, and being told that you would have to have that child because abortion is illegal? You wouldn't like it because that child was an accident, and you did not get the chance to decide if you were ready for the responsibilities of raising a life.
Some people argue that this is taking a helpless life away. Can you really consider tissues as being a life? Yes these tissues, if left unharmed, will eventually become a human, but if stopped right away there is nothing harmed from an abortion. I know that it may sound heartless to say "nothing is harmed" but in the big scheme of things the abortion may be the best decision for the female and/or couple. The bible may state, " A child is conceived in the womb." Yes this is true, a human does come from their mothers womb, but how long do they have to be in there to technically be a human? If the cells have been developing for 20 days the brain is just beginning to develop, the tissues haven't even formed a heart. Yes getting an abortion kills the potential of life, but that is no different then a female getting her tubes tied, because there is a large amount of lives being thrown away there.
If a woman becomes pregnant she will have a baby no matter what. She can choose how the baby will turn out in a sense, she has three options, miscarriage, abortion, or a healthy birth. She may not be ready to support a baby, and miscarriage will emotionally scar her for life, so maybe abortion would be the correct answer for this certain woman in this case. "In 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 7-2 decision, ruled that unborn humans were not "legal persons," that they were the property of the owner (the mother) who was given the basic constitutional right to choose to kill her unborn offspring." So if she has the right to decide whether she wants to keep her unborn baby or if she feels that it is best to not go through with it, then why are we still fighting that abortion is so wrong? I do not feel that the government, not knowing the circumstances of the pregnancy, should be able to choose what is right and wrong for all women.
So when people ask would you ever murder a human just tell them that abortion doesn't compare to killing someone. Abortion is removing cells from a woman's body, who should have the choice in what she feels best for herself. Murdering is intentionally killing a person that has been born.
opposing blog
Alex Orchard asked the question would I ever murder a human? Well the answer to that is no, of course. That question is unfair to relate to abortion though. You have to take into consideration the circumstances of the pregnancy to really say that the woman is a murderer. There are many reasons why abortion should be perfectly legal.
Abortion is necessary because of drugs and alcohol playing a role in people's lives. Drugs and alcohol make you thinking less clear and if a woman were under the influence, not because she took the drug but someone might have slipped it into her drink, and she happened to have unprotected sex with some guy she didn't know you cannot assume that the woman would want to have that baby. How would you feel not even knowing this guy that conceived your so called "baby," even though you were only pregnant for less than a month, and being told that you would have to have that child because abortion is illegal? You wouldn't like it because that child was an accident, and you did not get the chance to decide if you were ready for the responsibilities of raising a life.
Some people argue that this is taking a helpless life away. Can you really consider tissues as being a life? Yes these tissues, if left unharmed, will eventually become a human, but if stopped right away there is nothing harmed from an abortion. I know that it may sound heartless to say "nothing is harmed" but in the big scheme of things the abortion may be the best decision for the female and/or couple. The bible may state, " A child is conceived in the womb." Yes this is true, a human does come from their mothers womb, but how long do they have to be in there to technically be a human? If the cells have been developing for 20 days the brain is just beginning to develop, the tissues haven't even formed a heart. Yes getting an abortion kills the potential of life, but that is no different then a female getting her tubes tied, because there is a large amount of lives being thrown away there.
If a woman becomes pregnant she will have a baby no matter what. She can choose how the baby will turn out in a sense, she has three options, miscarriage, abortion, or a healthy birth. She may not be ready to support a baby, and miscarriage will emotionally scar her for life, so maybe abortion would be the correct answer for this certain woman in this case. "In 1973 the U.S. Supreme Court, by a 7-2 decision, ruled that unborn humans were not "legal persons," that they were the property of the owner (the mother) who was given the basic constitutional right to choose to kill her unborn offspring." So if she has the right to decide whether she wants to keep her unborn baby or if she feels that it is best to not go through with it, then why are we still fighting that abortion is so wrong? I do not feel that the government, not knowing the circumstances of the pregnancy, should be able to choose what is right and wrong for all women.
So when people ask would you ever murder a human just tell them that abortion doesn't compare to killing someone. Abortion is removing cells from a woman's body, who should have the choice in what she feels best for herself. Murdering is intentionally killing a person that has been born.
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