And again, as with all abortion discussions it simply comes down to whether the abortion is taking a life or preventing one. If a fetus is a human in physical and metaphysical terms then abortion is logically no different than any other murder. If a fetus is not a human , then its not murder regardless of whether or not it would become a human left unattended.

Obviously the debate on when precisely that change occurs will not be settled any time soon.

For what its worth, I actually think Sinij is on to something here. If someone is going to try and force someone to carry a fetus to term, particularly at an early stage.. I see no reason they shouldnt be willing to take responsibility for it.


For who could be free when every other man's humour might domineer over him? - John Locke (2nd Treatise, sect 57)