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In reply to the discussion: What "Saving Unborn Babies" While Protecting Women's Rights Over Their Bodies Looks Like [View all]JenniferJuniper
(4,512 posts)18. It's well settled at the societal level.
Embryos and fetuses are not human beings.
I can list a ton of examples that support this. No deep philosophical debate is needed.
Further, an entity dependent on an actual human being's body for survival doesn't have a say in whether it stays there or not. That's the human being's call.
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What "Saving Unborn Babies" While Protecting Women's Rights Over Their Bodies Looks Like [View all]
TygrBright
Feb 2019
OP
I wouldn't say you're really human until about a year old. Till then it's open season. nt
MadDAsHell
Feb 2019
#15
The question as to whether a fetus is a human being is at the center of the abortion debate
Fortinbras Armstrong
Feb 2019
#17
Fetuses aren't sentient beings, water is not dry, bears don't pee in Porta potties
uponit7771
Feb 2019
#24
It is your opinion. What evidence do you have to back it up? None.
Fortinbras Armstrong
Feb 2019
#35
To the ones who insist abortion is immoral tell them that God, (or insert whoever or whatever here)
Maraya1969
Feb 2019
#8
There is even a potion priests give to women to cause an abortion. Numbers 5
LiberalFighter
Feb 2019
#19
After I watched this video I knew that life begins with breath. It is a little troubling but if you
Maraya1969
Feb 2019
#20
The closest I can think of is someone who regretted needing it, not the procedure itself.
xmas74
Feb 2019
#11
Very sad story. :( So sorry for what she went through! This again highlights how vital CHOICE is.
50 Shades Of Blue
Feb 2019
#12