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qzjul:
I don't see why people make such a distinction at pre-infant stages of life; if a fetus has less brain power than a cat, why do you have no problems with people putting down cats, but *DO* have a problem aborting the fetus? What part of human cellular matter is so special?
Also, at what point do you draw the line? An early abortion removes a fetus that is less cells than I lose in the shower; should we not ban showers? and what of those precious skin cells you're washing down the drain?
Seriously, conservatives need to learn a little biology.
I think anything that can "consciously think" perhaps, pass the mirror test even, should be protected sure... but fetuses (heck even infants) don't really pass that.
The other thing that amuses me about the religious right, is that they're the ones who always want the death penalty heh...
well, see, Humans have a Soul. it's not exactly tangible, and they have not quite located which organ it currently resides in, but it's essentially what they feel will keep them from being eaten for dinner. even though the lions and tigers and bears, oh my! don't particularly care whether it's part of what they eat or not. wonder if they get any extra longevity if they happen to eat a human, usually the end up getting hunted and killed for it, but if they escape that....