Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life
Since 1973, abortions have been legal in the United States. With some restrictions that vary by state, a woman can obtain an abortion if she so chooses. Those who agree with the law call themselves pro-choice. They believe that abortion should be a legal option for a woman with an unwanted pregnancy. They believe that a woman should control her own fertility. They do not believe that the government should regulate abortions except where matters of safety and health are concerned.
Those who disagree with the Roe v. Wade decision call themselves pro-life. They say that abortion is a moral wrong because it causes the death of a human being. They believe that in almost all cases, abortion should be illegal. Pro-life advocates are generally also against stem cell research, which may destroy embryos, and other issues that, for them, touch on the sanctity of life.