What is abortion? Why is this such a HUGE topic? Abortion means killing a fetus in a mother's womb. In politics, religion and even ethics, abortion is a much discussed topic. Judith Thomson and Don Marquis have their own opinions on abortion and the factors surrounding the topic. Thomson is pro-abortion and explains what we as human beings should do to help each other. Marchese is more against what Thomson is trying to portray. The morality of abortion is discussed by Marquis and Thomson. In “A Defense of Abortion,” Thomson argues that “abortion is morally permissible even if the fetus is considered a person.” Even though she is going to have an abortion, she implies that there are still times when it is out of the question. In his first analogy he compares a growing fetus to a famous violinist who has been unknowingly attached to a person. The example of the violinist, for example, focuses on the fact that his life depends on yours. Is the person morally obligated to hook up with the violinist? Thomson says no, because the person was kidnapped and they didn't volunteer to attack the violinist. Say no to plagiarism. Get a tailor-made essay on "Why Violent Video Games Shouldn't Be Banned"? Get an original essay Thomson says "it would be very nice of you if you did, a great kindness." I agree with Thompson: No one should be forced to unknowingly become involved with a stranger for nine months. A growing fetus inside a woman is certainly no stranger to her: it is her own flesh and blood. Second, a fetus is not unknowingly connected to a woman, except in rape cases no one was kidnapped or forced to have sex. When people have sex, there is always a risk that the woman could get pregnant. I agree that a woman has a right to her own body, but I disagree with Thompson's analogy of a violinist and a fetus. Then she talks about the right to life, some say it is the right not to be killed, she says it is the right not to be killed unjustly. Don Marquis, in his article “Why Abortion is Immoral” argues that many of us would agree that it is wrong to kill a human being, and if you believe that, then you should have the same view on abortions. If you think killing is wrong, then you think all killing is wrong and that the biological state of the person, whether a fetus, a year old, or a thirty year old, makes no difference. He then explains that killing is wrong not only because it is immoral, but wrong because it deprives the victim of the life and enjoyments he would otherwise have experienced; which the Marquis believes is the greatest loss one could suffer. Given certain circumstances, Marchese agrees that there are cases where killing is acceptable, but still immoral. Assuming that killing is wrong; the act of killing alone is not enough to make it immoral, and Marquis argues that it is not the effect it has on the killer, or the effect on the victim's family or friends, but the effect on the victim that makes the 'wrong murder. The fact that he/she is deprived of life experiences is the ultimate loss. He uses the example that when people are diagnosed with cancer or a terminal illness, they experience firsthand what it means to deprive someone of their life and future. Experiencing an early death is one of the most difficult challenges to face. This argument supports why abortion is immoral because we can form a picture of what a fetus would feel if it were aware of what was happening, and Marquis uses pathos to help create a deeper understanding and paint a image that everyone can understand. To strengthen the argument, I will try to..