TinyBubbles
anarchist
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Are you for or against? At what point would you say life "officially" begins?
All for it. Of course within limits. But I do consider the welfare of the mother to be more important than an unborn child.
what would be the limits?
Ehhh, it's a tricky subject for me. I'm not particularly for it, but unless I played a part in the role of creating the child, it really isn't my concern. I'd say somewhere around 25 or 26 weeks would be the absolute cut off. Somewhere around this time the brain starts to form high levels of activity, and 5.5-6 months if far more than late enough.
When does life officially begin? Hell if I know.
Are you for or against? At what point would you say life "officially" begins?
I am 100% against it. A human life for me beings as soon it is conceived.
And what about the life of the mother which began years ago, is that all of a sudden worthless?
I support pro-choice ideals.
I also support stem cell research which is one of the
main reasons that I am pro-choice.
A mother is not worthless but a mother's job is to protect their child.
Abortion to me is the complete opposite of this.
you know stem cell research uses discarded embryos from failed IVF treatments... it's either literally destroy them, or obtain stem cells from them (and kill them in that way). either way, those embryos ain't growing up to become babies...
I am well aware of this.
The mother has a more developed brain and a better chance at life than the unborn fetus in her womb. Yes it's her job to protect her child but protecting herself is more important. Before the brain shows activity the fetus is about as important as an ant (yes gasp and shock all you want). The only difference is the potential the fetus has. Then you also have to consider the potential of the mother to have more children, in probably better situations too.
I'm pro life, and pro abortion. I do not agree with it being used as a safety net, but it very rarely is. Contraception can fail at any time and there should be something to fall back on. Nobody should be forced to have a child they don't want.
I'm not at all surprised by this response. I was expecting it, I have said it many times and I will say it again.
To love is to sacrifice.
Who do you love more, yourself or the child that is within you?
It is instinct for humans to think about themselves and their own survival, that's why sometimes we do things that are considered to be selfish to others. As a species many of us fail to step back and realize the possible consequences of our own actions and the lives of those around us that will be affected in the process.
Humans simply don't care for others that have no connection to them what so ever, but to be a mother and having to make the choice shows the individual's values and morals. Life is a gift that many take for granted, a gift that they, by their own choice are willing to spit on and trample, not only to themselves but to others too.
@Bird: what's your opinion about the ethical implications though?