I believe that fetuses do in fact have a right to life in most situations.
Allow me to explain. These situations include all but those in which the mother‘s life is at stake. If the question is who should live, the child or the mother, I believe the mother should be considered first. I do not think she should be asked to forfeit her own life for her child’s. This brings about too many factors: at least one motherless child, possible a widower, and the loss of a life that has had time to live and become something.
That having been said, here are my supports for my opinion.
I was raised to believe that no innocent life should be taken. An unborn child is most certainly an innocent life. One might argue, is a fetus a living being? Yes, in fact, I think that as soon as it has developed a heartbeat, it is a living being.
As for whether this living being has rights, I would be inclined to say in general no, but in this regard, yes. I do not believe a fetus has many rights, in fact, I might say the right to life is the only.
I would think this would clearly express a belief in the fetus thus having a right to not be aborted, as it has a right to life. Now, some people argue that the fetus’ rights should not negate the mother’s rights (ie the right to abort), however, I am of the opinion that the fetus’ rights should in fact negate those of the mother assuming she wants to abort for reasons other than personal safety. If, for example, the woman is pregnant due to lack of, or incorrect use of, contraception, I certainly would argue that she knowingly put herself into this situation, and therefore must face the consequences.
People will also argue the rape issue: should she be allowed an abortion if she conceived as a result of rape? I would say no.
Now, I would like to explain that these are my personal opinions at the present moment as they could be applied to my own life. Should I ever find myself, or someone I care about strongly, faced with these difficult issues, it is entirely possible that I would change my opinion.