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What would a productive defense be?

• yostrovs 8y ago
  I'm not in the business of defending abortion, actually very much agnostic on this topic and don't think it should receive the attention that it does. But man-oh-man, calling fetuses parasites is simply wrong and makes one look heartless. Parasites are of a different species, invade rather than being seeded by the host, and create misery for the host. Fetuses, on the other hand, are usually awaited with excitement, welcomed by the family, and bring joy and happiness to parents. To call them parasites really is Orwellian. The only thing they have in common with parasites is that they live inside another's body. Even our gut bacteria is not parasitic.
  • yostrovs 8y ago
    By the way, HN being one of the most censorious platforms, my post is no longer visible on the topic's discussion page. Think about that.
    • kaybe 8y ago
      I did and it might not just be your view but also that you seem to answer not to what was argued, but something else in the broader vicinity of the topic. I will not go into details since that makes for boring reading for everyone else, but that's what I thought about. Sorry for being so blunt, but then I thought you might want to know.