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Originally Posted by OldDog

"A fetus isn't a person." See, if it was simply about the woman there would be no debate. There is, and should be, in our society a strong presumption against taking life. If not, why the distinction between early versus late term? I believe it's because there is underlying doubt/uncertainty.

Now, if we apply the standard that the only people who should be entitled to make judgements about this issue are the people who are now, or in the future might be, personally involved in this issue, does that standard apply only to this issue? Can someone who is not a soldier or law enforcement officer make moral judgements, as well as legal judgements, as to whether it is proper to kill another person to achieve a military objective, or to kill an armed, deranged person to save nearby innocents, as opposed to killing a fleeing robber after he has robbed you? People consider themselves entitled to make moral and legal judgements about such acts. In this country all are entitled to contribute to these debates. To me no one ought to be dismissed from any debate based solely on gender, race, religion or sexual orientation.

My niece announced at Christmas that she is pregnant. She and my nephew recently married and decided to start a family. She is an RN, smart as a whip, and knows the risks. She is also ardently pro-life. Everyone is entitled to their opinion.

the distinction between early and late term is not some arbitrary number. instead, after the fetus has reached viability, states can, and many do put rules in place after that point in time.
yes, people can make 'moral judgements', and everyone is entitled to their opinion. however, just like you have a right to swing your fist, your right to that ends where my nose begins.
good for your niece.
bad if you think that because you and her believe something, that everyone must not only believe it, but we should legislate laws based on that.