High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The abortion debate refers to discussion and controversy surrounding the moral and legal status of abortion. The two main groups involved in the abortion debate are the self-described "pro-choice" movement (emphasizing the right of women to choose whether or not they wish to bring a fetus to term) and the "pro-life" movement (emphasizing the right of the unborn child to live). Each movement has, with varying results, sought to influence public opinion and to attain legal support for its position. Both of these are considered loaded terms in general media where terms such as "abortion rights" or "anti abortion" are preferred. In Canada, for example, abortion is available on demand, while in Ireland abortions are illegal. In some cases, the abortion debate has led to the use of violence.