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A fetus cannot survive on it's own.
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The fact that it cannot survive on it's own does not mean it is not a person. The fact that it cannot survive on it's own does not mean it is the property of the mother.
The exact same argument could be made for a 1 day old newborn. It cant survive on it's own either. Is it ok for the mother to kill it?
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I did not say that the child should be aborted if it is the product of rape, I said that I considered that understandable.
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Should it be allowed or not?
It thinks and feels.
If it is not a child, does that make it property?
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After a certain stage of development, yes it is (or thereabouts) and as such there should be a cut-off point for abortions.
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How do you define when that stage is?
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Before that stage however, why is the fetus a child? You have no qualms about 'squashing a zygote'.
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I have already explained in detail where I draw the line and why.
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If what I suggested will not solve the problem, what will?
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You would never compromise with someone who wanted to legalize slavery, even in the smallest degree. Why is this different?