Why I am pro-life

I am pro-life for many reasons. Most importantly, I'm pro-life because I'm against violence, injustice, and unfairness. Abortion is discrimination against the unborn; it is an act of violence. Why should only some humans deserve the right to live? Biologically speaking, life begins at fertilization (meaning that a human organism is formed), and I don't see how someone can be human without being a person. It all seems arbitrary to me. People are always growing or aging in some way or another, so how do people randomly choose when a growing person becomes a human? Why does location define personhood? Why is viability essential to personhood? Does being unwanted make you less of a person? Why should abortion be illegal at x number of weeks, unless if the fetus has a disability? Does that mean people with disabilities aren't human? If a fetus somehow survives an abortion, should we kill him/her? The list goes on and on.
Second of all, abortion is very traumatic for anyone who is involved. Many (but not all) women who have abortions regret their decision later on and are more likely to suffer from depression. Many abortionists regret their decisions. Fathers may either have no say in abortion, or they may regret pressuring their partners into having abortions. The same goes with parents and their daughters.
It is also important to realize that abortion can be used for other evil things. Historically, abortion was used for eugenics, and it still is. Sex-linked abortions are more common than we like to think, it is extremely common for unborn children to be aborted if they have a disability, and women of color may be pressured or even forced into abortion.
Also, women are often coerced or even forced into abortion by their partners, which is neither pro-life nor pro-choice. Many men support abortion simply so they can be promiscuous and get away with it. Abortion may even be used to "hide" the fact that a woman was raped.
Abortion is often caused by a greater problem, such as shaming, abuse, or lack of resources. Abortion doesn't solve any problems, either. Abortion won't give a woman a better job, or a more loving family, and it won't stop her partner from abusing her. It will just make things worse. Luckily, there are better alternatives. There are things women can do to prevent pregnancy in the first place, and if they do get pregnant, they can get help from a pregnancy center. After giving birth, they can choose to either keep the baby or give him/her up for adoption.
These are the main reasons why I am pro-life.

--Mary