However, Mendoza finds a compromise since she is the one in the middle. For her, it's not about being pro-life or pro-choice, but rather being in a medical situation that requires abortion. In order to achieve compromise on both sides, we must craft our laws so that abortions are not so easy that they are encouraged. The laws should also be flexible enough so that women in Mendoza's predicament don't have to wait a few days or leave the state to find a doctor who will perform the procedure. Moreover, the government can compromise on abortion by trying to eliminate it completely by providing free contraception in hospitals, pharmacies or any medical institute. This provision will reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies which are the leading cause of abortion. In conclusion, everyone, whether pro-life or pro-choice, needs to be open-minded when it comes to this controversial topic. In cases where abortion is not necessary, such as using the procedure as a contraceptive measure, the mother should not be allowed to perform the abortion. However, in cases similar to that of Mendoza, where interruption is inevitable, the procedure should