I believe Roe and Dr. Hallford had valid points to consider. Roe fought for what he believed were his basic human rights, and Dr. Hallford fought against the unclear law that could potentially ruin his life. The Does, however, did not have sufficient standing to take the matter to court, considering that Ms. Doe was not even pregnant yet. I also agree with the court's final verdict that Texas' criminal abortion laws were unconstitutional. This case was a huge turning point in the United States. It took away the state's right to make first-trimester abortion decisions. This law helps ensure the protection of people's privacy and security. By making abortions legal, the U.S. Supreme Court reduced the number of unsafe abortions performed by uncertified doctors. PlannedParenthood.org states that in 1965, 17% of all pregnancy-related deaths were caused by illegal abortions. Fewer than 0.3 women today undergo an abortion procedure during any gestational stage of pregnancy requiring urgent hospital care. “And the risk of death associated with childbirth is approximately 14 times higher than that associated with abortion (Raymond & Grimes, 2012).” “Among women who undergo legal abortion procedures in the first trimester, the percentage who experience serious complications drops to 0.05% (Weitz et al., 2013).” Whether abortion is legal or not, there are enough women who would want it anyway that it's worth moving forward and ensuring their safety instead of pretending it won't happen. Abortion not only provides women with greater security, but also gives them more opportunities to pursue their careers or further their education. Roe v Wade gave women independence over their reproductive lives (“ROE V. WADE: ITS STORY AND IMPACT”). It is not the government's job to get involved in that intimate part of a person