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Old 06-02-2009, 07:21 PM   #21 (permalink)
Martian
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Originally Posted by Xerxys View Post
I don't buy the argument that there's too many people already. If Abortion was to be legalized, will it be like getting a tan? "Oh by the way, on my way home I have to get rid of this kid, I might be late for the PTA meeting" ...
That's a common pro-life argument, and also a complete fallacy. Legal or not, abortion is still a surgical procedure that carries inherent risks. Legalization of abortion also does not nullify morality.

I don't want to meet the woman who can commit to an abortion casually.
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