This discussion has certainly moved into an entirely new direction. It is now on a subject that is one of the few issues which I side entirely with the liberals (add to it medical care). When it comes to abortion, I am a flaming liberal. There is just not enough science and too much religion involved in the issue as well as special cases where rape or incest may be involved or medical issues. Just too many conditions to consider. Add to it the history of this country prior to Wade vs Roe. I'm very STRONGLY for CHOICE. I believe it should be a decision by the holders of the fetus and I have held that view my entire adult life.


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>>>>>I read that this evening. It's interesting, but to me, it's not really relevant. I look upon the death penalty as the best means of upholding justice.
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>>>>I look upon the death penalty as possibly the most barbaric act that a supposedly civilised society can perform.
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>>>Just out of curiosity, what do you think of abortion, particularly partial birth type?
>>>I don't want to argue, I'm just curious..... :)
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>>I'm of two minds about abortion. I don't believe in the idea that a one celled creature inside a womb is a viable human being. There comes a point at which abortion may be tantamount to murder, but I disagree with those who feel that the time is from conception. Unfortunately, I'm not versed well enough in human biology to make that determination. So, for the time being, I believe it should be up to the keeper of the womb, with reasonable advice to make that choice. I won't condemn it. As I understand it too, the term 'partial birth abortion' is a phrase made up by the pro-life people, as a more emotionally evocative way of saying 'late term abortion'?
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>>Bottom line, I'm not anti-abortion.
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>I don't know of any clinical abortion that is perform at conception (unless you consider the M.A.P. pill). It's usually done well past the first month. Do you know what a fetus looks like after the first month. It certainly is'nt a single cell "creature" anymore. Your definition of "late term" abortion is just half the story.