7. Abortion Issues What is wrong with having an abortion? Is abortion the root problem or is it a symptom of a larger and deeper problem in the U.S. society? Why is there a need for government regulation? Is it the woman’s (and her family’s) business or government’s business to decide?

8. Abortion Issues Under which circumstances is abortion absolutely necessary? When does the life of a fetus/ baby begin? Defining legislation Roe vs. Wade, 1972: A trimester approach

9. Abortion Debate PRO(-Choice) Women’s right to choose (reproductive freedom) Occurrence of incest, rape, physical or mental deficiencies in the fetus Keeping abortion safe, legal & accessible CON (Anti-choice, Pro- life) “Right to life” of the unborn child More regulation (no partial-birth, full information, parental consent, etc.)

10. Issues Related to Abortion Find the right time and political climate for the right policy Alignment of both parts of the Congress, the President and courts Importance of the separation of powers in controversial issues New supreme court appointments Importance of jargon/ terminology Right to choose vs. Baby-killers Pro-life instead of Anti-abortion)

11. Issues Related to Abortion Limits to Free speech? Are all anti-abortion messages constitutionally protected speech? Sex education Human cloning Demographical trends and abortion Funding of abortion National and international