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originally posted by: Zanti Misfit
a reply to: ChaoticOrder
" What makes my argument centrist is that both those on the left and right will have some issue with it "
originally posted by: Salander
a reply to: ChaoticOrder
An excellent discussion. As a male, I've counted myself lucky to never have to face such a brutal decision. I think it is the woman's right to do as she pleases with her body.
I find it interesting that some portion of those who vehemently protect children are quick to take their children in to be injected with an experimental drug. A real conundrum.
originally posted by: frogs453
a reply to: The2Billies
Are you mistaking the words lack of care? There are instances where a baby is born. A terminally ill baby. Maybe has hours or a week. The parents along with the doctor decide to give palliative care. Keep the baby comfortable maybe with drugs, hold the baby, love the baby. Instead of painful, scary treatments that may separate the baby from the parents and at best prolong the baby's life for hours or days. I've read of such situations. Very traumatic and painful for the mother or parents.
originally posted by: Sookiechacha
No one is advocating for aborting a nine months gestational, healthy, viable fetus. There are times, however, where the fetus is so deformed, like the brain developed on the outside of skull, if there is a skull.
There is a period of time where the fetus is really just an extension of the mothers body, so the mother should have a choice over what happens to her body.
originally posted by: frogs453
a reply to: The2Billies
Lol, that is murder. It is noted that it has to be related to the birth or pregnancy. If you have read further, because so many are choosing to interpret the words incorrectly, they state before the bills go to vote they will very specifically amend the verbiage. At least one of the bills will not even be amended or voted on until next April.
originally posted by: ChaoticOrder
a reply to: Boadicea
Not sure what you are getting at, I said women should have a choice for a period of time...
...but I do also believe there is a time where it becomes morally wrong. I mother should not be able to decide one day before giving birth she shouldn't want a child anymore.
Like I said, I'm not an expert so I wont give an exact time frame, but at some point the baby should be recognized as a legal human being with human rights.