Abortion is a complicated social economic issue

Abortion is a deeply polarizing issue in the United States, with strong opinions on both sides. However, I believe there is a middle ground that balances the interests of all sides.

I believe we can find middle ground on abortion by focusing on reducing the number of abortions while also preserving the right of a woman's choice to choose. This can be achieved through several measures like expanding access to birth control, comprehensive sex education, and support for pregnant women and their families.

Embryo at 6 weeks

In conjunction with these measures I have mentioned above, I believe we need to limit the number of weeks during which abortions are legal, while still allowing for exceptions in cases of rape, incest, and endangerment to the mother's health. This would help to address the concerns of those who believe that late-term abortions are unethical while still allowing women the ability to make choices about their own bodies in the early stages of pregnancy. To that extent I feel strongly that in the case of Roe vs. Wade where they outlined both a woman's constitutional right to choose to have an abortion, but it also acknowledged that the government had a legitimate interest in protecting the potentiality of human life and could therefore regulate abortion.

Under the Roe v. Wade decision, the legality of abortion depends on the stage of pregnancy. The court established a three-part framework for determining when the state could regulate or ban abortion:

• First Trimester: During the first trimester of pregnancy, the state cannot regulate or ban abortion, and a woman has a right to choose to have an abortion without undue interference from the state.
• Second Trimester: During the second trimester, the state can regulate abortion to protect the woman's health. This might include requiring that the procedure be performed by a licensed medical professional or in a licensed medical facility.
• Third Trimester: During the third trimester, the state can ban abortion except in cases where it is necessary to protect the woman's life or health.

It is important to note that any solution must also recognize the reality of the situation in which many women find themselves. Abortion is often the result of difficult and complex personal circumstances, and it is essential that any solution takes into account the emotional, physical, and financial realities that women face.

As for Roe v. Wade, it was a landmark Supreme Court decision that established a woman's right to choose an abortion in the first trimester of pregnancy and regulating abortion in the second and third trimester, which was a critical decision that helped state and federal law for 50 years. While some believe that this decision to overturn Roe vs Wade was the right thing to do, it is important to consider the potential consequences of that decision, including the impact on women's health, the potential for unsafe and illegal abortions, and the potential erosion of the right to make our own medical decisions in the future.

Ultimately, finding a middle ground on abortion and Roe v. Wade requires a thoughtful and nuanced approach that balances the interests of all parties involved. It is important to recognize the complexity of the issue and to work together to find solutions that are both effective and compassionate.  As your President, I will engage with people from all walks of life to create a comprehensive plan and work with local and state governments in building a better alternative.