But the problem is, your "granted" clause is quite literally everything.lv42day wrote:I just want to thank MrKelly for his thoughtful response to my observations. One last reservation though I have with the fetus - ova, sperm, corn, light analogy, is that a fetus can develop into a baby more or less, on its own. (Granted I realize the fetus still needs the mother for nourishment, protection, etc) But what are the chances of ova, sperm, corn or light developing into a baby if similarly left, more or less, on its own. I would say 0%. I, too, am just wondering about the validity of the argument, and I am no way trying to be snarky or disparaging of you. In fact, I wish you well.
The fetus does need the mother's body to develop, it is not "on its own" at all. And so ultimately, it is the mother who should be able decide whether she's willing to err on the possibility that there might be a human life involved. Maybe she will. Many do. But the very idea of erring on that possibility is a whole lot easier when your own life isn't involved.
Of course, if you are willing to err that way, that is your perogative and no one will force you (or your loved one) to have an abortion.