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An unborn child is an independent person, who (cases of rape excepted) came into existence due to a free choice of their mother. They deserve an opportunity to
by Georgelemental 3y ago
An unborn child is an independent person, who (cases of rape excepted) came into existence due to a free choice of their mother. They deserve an opportunity to experience life according to their personal beliefs, just like everyone else. To kill them is to violate that right.
> Imagine forced abortions
Unfortunately, you don't have to imagine. Many US states allow surrogacy contracts with forced-abortion clauses.
- roflyear 3y agoA fetus is not a person, I think is the argument.
- Georgelemental 3y ago> A fetus is (not) a person This question is the crux of the debate, and has always been. But in my experience, many pro-choice advocates are reluctant to address it directly; they prefer to talk about "rights" and "personal beliefs." Probably because, when you consider it seriously, the answer is inescapable.
- roflyear 3y agoIt is the crux of the issue, alongside bodily autonomy of the woman, which is important. No serious, mature pro-life people pretend that abortion is a simple thing. People very much so understand the gravity of it.