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31,1979, cognized the unborn child’s Campus Update, April 9, 1980, Page 2 Editorial Abortion is legal, but the decision is moral On January 22,1973, the U.S. Supreme Court delcared abortion legal. Prior to this time, state laws protected fetus life from abortion, except in rare and extreme cases, usually to save the life of the mot- her. Regarding the personhood of Me "blob of protoplasm’, or ‘.baby’ depending on your perspective Court states, legal personhood does not exist prenatally, and therefore ruled that the fetus is not entitled to legal protection of his or her life. It is legal in the State of Michi- gan to terminate a pregnancy per- iod, The grounds for the termina- tion of a pregnancy to date are ir- relevant. Abortion is taking place in the Alpena County. The Michigan Dept. of Public Health, office of Vital and Health Statistics has recently issued a lengthy tabulation of reported - number of abortions by county residence, Oct.1,1979-Dec.31,1979, showing Alpena with 15 abortions. It also recorded the number fo re- ported abortions by Michigan Coun- ty of Occurrence, Oct.1,1979-Dec. sting Alpena with 20 person- hood. Until 1973, the fetus’s life, ‘of 86, life. Also, a new choice became readily obtainable to women-to be pregnant or not to be. At the same time the abortion rate increased to over 1,000,000 a year. ‘During the 70's the child abuse phenomenon has developed and is under the scrutiny of sociologists. Many pro-abortion advocates believe that abortion will-elimihate the un- wanted or unplanned child and thus solve the problem. Contrary ot this popular belief, the following facts about battered children were reveal- ed in a large ongoing study, under- taken-at the University of Southern California: = * 91% have been planned pregnan- cies * 90% have been legitimate * 24% were named after their par- ents ‘ As compared to only 4% of a control group This study clearly raises new questions about “plan- ned”’ abused children. Has anyone considered the rape or incest victim and their need for legalized abortions? Pregnancy re- sulting from criminal ae is ex- tremely rare. A ten study ii 2 d out 000. consecutive abortions only 22 were done for rape. Still, “readily acknowledge been a precipi- ~ to their dreams of equality. New and even his ability to sue, and qual- should those 22 have to endure such ify for Social Security benefits were 4 pregnancy? Or should the unborn closely protected by law regardless child have to pay for the crime of of the fetus’s gestational age. his or her father? What changes have occurred in Published reports of legal abor- the United States in those 178 years tion deaths seem rather confusing and in the values of Americans to also. They range from 1.2 to 75 bring about this decision? _ deaths per 100,000 abortions. One Have the hedonistic preoccupa- reason for this has been recently re- tions, which American sociologists cognized. The majority of abortion ¢ caused deaths do not occur during tating factor? Or have our expecta: the procedure, but only afterwards. tions of life determined this new Examples include uterine infection, conditional value ethic, in which peritonitis, hemorrhage, and risks some believe a utopian world, where from complications requiring sur- population, poverty, old age, birth gery, such as a perforated uterus or defects and disability will disappear later tubal pregnancy. Also, before magically? legalized abortion, hospitals were on Let’s not forget about the young, the look-out to report evidence of middle age, or older woman carry- illegal abortions, or deaths from ing this life. During the 1970's new these complications. Now, they are visions of womanhood brought hope a recorded as “Abortion re- ate: avenues of expression became avail- Perhaps it would be wise to heed ~able to them and their outstanding warnings from ‘such physicians as contributions became evident in Dr. Matthew J. Bulfin, a Florida every arena of the American way of physician. He wrote in a Southern Medical Journal, strongly suggest~ ing that teenage girls be educated in the dangers of abortion. Some individuals would argue, yes, | realize the dangers of abor- tion, and yet, isn’t abortion some- times necessary to preserve the men- tal health of the mother? These people would probably want to de- bate the issue with Frank Ayd,M.D. medical editor and nationally known psychiatrist when he said; ‘True psychiatric reasons for abortion have become practically non-exist= ent. Modern: psychiatric therapy has made it possible to carry a mentally ill woman -to term.” Psychiatrists are now becoming more preoccu- pied with treating mental disturb- ances by woman who have had a- bortions and are now feeling guilty. Although there-are still count- ties where abortion is illegal, our Supreme Court has sanctioned the _ Practice to abortion and it now is held as a National moral code for United States citizens to consider. The abortion issue is close to home and the choice is ours! reinstitutes slavery To get things underway after Spring Break, RHA is having a Slave Auction at the Residence Hall in the Center Section on Wednes- day April 9 at 9:00p.m. Mike Nor-~ ton will by the Auctioneer while Dormitory Staff and faculty will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Buyers are entitled to the service of their slaves for one hour and time before the end of the school year. Refreshments will. be served at the auction. Come in and check out our line of summer clothing. ACC Bookstore located in Besser Tech Guys display gams Legs,legs, legs were seen on Wed- nesday March 19 at 9:00 p.m. in the Russell Wilson Residence Hall when who else but the guys got to show off their legs. Mike Norton and Sal Frontiero were the judges and they chose these winners: John Crooks took first place for $10.00 and Dave Perry took second place for $5.00 Nice legs guys! Museum, cont. with the National Collection of Fine Arts and the Detroit Historical Mu- seum on an exhibition, “Charles Lang Freer-The Man and His Col- lection” which will open in Detroit in January, 1981. He has lectured extensively and has had_ several publications-including his book Pe- wabic Pottery: Marks and Labels. The public is invited to this free, informative and Sniguable presenta- tion A reception will follow. NEED AN ATTORNEY? CALL DeLysle Henry Attorney at Law 130 East Chisholm Street, Alpena No Charge or Cost for Initial Consultation Phone 354-2071 for Appointment CAMPUS UPDATE express the views of the editors, the advisor, or the medium of Alpena Community College published bimonthly, September through May, except during vacations and examination periods, by the students of Alpena Community College, Alpena, Michigan. Campus U; by the Alpena News. All articles published are the sole responsibility of the author. The opinions expressed in such articles do not necessarily Editor: Cathy Mason Assistant Editor: Andrea Dean Business Manager: Sheri Rickert of Alpena C Sports Editor: Ken Lechtanski Photographer: Linda Rhoads College. Advertising Manager: Tom Greene aff Artist : John Holcomb pdate is printed St Reporters: Rhonda Pomranke, Shari Ratz, Dave Talbot, Beth Anderson, Dale Beard, Janice Wade, Madeline Briggs, Janet Lozon