Final Thoughts About SJCJC

This is my second and last year at SJCJC. Despite being told that the transition from high school would be difficult, I never found this school life style to be truly demanding and challenging. Sure some courses were difficult; however, I must say that at least 45 percent of the difficulty and stress that comes with each course is held by the teacher of that course. As a matter of fact, I found that teachers, staff and school management were the most difficult and challenging aspects of this school to overcome. It spans from ridiculous registration processes to dealing with a teacher that you can swear hates you. It all comes down to how you choose to deal with it. In the end, I decided to take it easy and not take the school too seriously as it seems many staff members do the same. However, I must say that my time here at SJCJC was a good experience and I would only change a few things if I had the chance.


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My Final Thoughts On Abortion

The wrongs of abortion outweigh what may seem like necessities for abortion. It is the responsibility of the woman to take precautions and even so think about the life of the child if these precautions fail. Therefore, I believe the value system of society in our country and the world needs to change to suit the lives of the defenseless and realize that abortions completely go against the commonly accepted idea of the sanctity of human life.

Take a look at the picture below. Here, even the mother acknowledges that she is killing the child, but states it as her "right". (ridiculous)

Even With Those Truths...

Some believe that human life begins at conception; therefore no matter where the fetus is in its development, it is already a separate human being. Therefore, if the woman sees it fit to say that she has free will to do what she pleases, then why should the free will be taken away from the human being inside her? Secondly, those that argue that adoption is not viable to replace abortions are wrong. The value they overlook is the importance of human life regardless of what the creator of that life has to say. Libertarianism, utilitarianism, and egalitarianism all contradict this claim. A human’s right to liberty, happiness and equal opportunities would be totally denied if the aspect of abortion over adoption was taken. Basically, they are being selfish. The women that use this argument are saying, “Because I don’t want this child, you can’t have him/her either; therefore I rather kill him/her”. Isn’t this an act of selfishness on the mother’s part. Adoption may suit the child with a parent who would nurture and care for the child much unlike the mothers that would even consider abortion. Therefore, the thought that abortions should be made available for those that merely don’t want their child is ethically wrong by all standards of society.

There Are Some Truths And Exceptions..

Although I mentioned that women should be responsible and take the proper precautions, I must admit that there are women who do take these precautions and still end up being troubled with an unexpected child. Women do apply the use of contraceptives and as we all know, they do sometimes fail. Women do check up on their health status and apply the necessary precautions; however, when dealing with a sexual relationship not everything is perfect. I must also note that some people have different views on abortions. Some may argue that women have full rights over their body and as such can do what they want. People argue that because the fetus cannot live outside the womb and is dependent upon the health of the mother, it is not a separate entity and therefore is not a separate human being, making abortion legal and not an act of murder. There also those who argue that adoption is not a viable alternative to abortion because it remains the woman's choice whether or not to give her child up for adoption. Statistics show that very few women who give birth choose to give up their babies - less than 3% of white unmarried women and less than 2% of black unmarried women.

Why Even In the Situation...?

As mentioned before, abortions are done for several reasons including health risks and mental instabilities. However, the importance of this aspect is not the need of an abortion but why are the women in the position to consider abortions in the first place. Women with health risks should take the proper precautions when having sex. These include contraceptives and items such as birth control pills. Women must also be responsible enough to know their health status before engaging in sexual activity or even considering a child. This is important for several reasons. They would be able to find out any diseases that could be transmitted sexually as well as if they are able to successfully have a child without risking their health. Many women tend to jump into sexually activity without knowing these important pieces of information and are then considering abortions to save their own lives. This is not the correct way to go about your life especially when another life may be involved. It is the responsibility of the women in our society to know their health status as well as being precautious if there is some risk so as to avoid even considering an abortion. Therefore, I believe that the women who aren’t responsible should have the child and risk their own lives because of their irresponsibility, not the life of the child who is unable to even defend him/herself.  

Abortion's Ethical Dilemma

Abortion is a very emotional and highly ethical topic. Obviously, there will be many contradictory views on this matter, concerning whether it is moral, ethical or a violation of human dignity and rights. So the main question arises. Should abortions be made illegal everywhere, including Belize? First we must make note that abortions are done for several reasons. These include health risks, mental issues and those that just demand it because of irresponsibility. However, we must ask ourselves. Why are these women even in the position to have to consider an abortion? If they know their health is at risk or their mental state is unbalanced, why would they risk developing a child by engaging in sexual activity? Also, what makes it right for women to freely have sex, but then abort the life of a living human being? Therefore, I believe that abortions are wrong for any reason and that they should be illegal everywhere even in our country, Belize.

One Of My Ethical Dilemmas

One ethical dilemma I can remember is that during my first year in sixth form I was offered marijuana by friends. Although this would count as an ethical dilemma to most people, to me it wasn’t even a real problem. I have been taught that any kind of drug used outside of illnesses could only reap negative effects in the long run. Therefore, the obvious answer to me was no. However, I did think for a moment that it would be the first and last time I would try it. However, if I took it, where would be my boundaries? I would never be able to truthfully say that I have never taken illegal drugs. So in the end, I never took it and was proud of my decision. I would have done the same thing if I had another chance because I would engage in the same thought process as before and with the even greater knowledge that I have now.