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Old 08-31-2007, 02:26 PM   #236 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by willravel
Relating that to abortion, the mother is forcing her perspective on the fetus who can't defend him or herself, by killing it. I recognize this is a catch-22. I do have to say the "my body my choice thing" is rather weak, though. Just because something is living inside you doesn't mean it's your property. That's a completely unreasonable statement. If it were reasonable, I'd walk into a very nice jewelry shop, ask to see the finest platinum, 4 karat rings, turn around, put them in a condom, and eat them. It's in my body, after all.
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will....you are ignoring the fact that the overwhelming majority of abortions are pre-fetal.

It still comes down to when the collection of cells becomes a living sentient being with rights and that is a moral choice.
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