Product Of Society

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In today’s society, short and often simple sayings are exhibited freely and boldly in order to pronounce an individual’s firm opinion. The ever so common comedic bumper stickers have been widely replaced by slogans reflecting strong views or status. Individuality, endless opportunity, and independence have sparked a variety of new slogans into the picture. Progressing controversial issues such as abortion and feminism clutter the backs of cars with arguments like, “Pro-family and Pro-choice” and “A woman with out a man is like a fish without a bicycle.” Materialistic values are often exploited with sayings such as “Whoever dies with the most toys, wins.” These overwhelming and rigid statements are products of the time and will enhance already determined beliefs or will remain fruitless for disbelievers.

During the most recent years abortion has plagued our country with a substantial amount of arguments from both pro-choice and pro-life activists. Abortion being the most debatable argument has several opposing views, which disagree with a mother’s right to choose. The catchphrase claiming “Pro-family and Pro-choice” has a different standpoint on abortion. Pro-family gives a conservative aspect, which favors abortion as the right choice to promote healthy family life under certain circumstances. Although it does not promote abortion it gives the unprepared mother an alternative. In some conditions choosing birth may be a dysfunctional, irresponsible, and even a cruel descion. Unprepared situations such as rape, insecest, and age of mother may encourage a decision such as abortion. Acknowledging that single parent homes are not always the most ideal situations it promotes a substitute to giving birth and supports middle class family values instead of forcing an unwanted child into an unjust situation. Responsibility, stability, and values are needed to exist in order to have a model home for a child. ...