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Originally Posted by darklord700
Medical evidence clearly shows that alcohol and nicotine have adverse effects on fetus as well. Should we lock up pregnant women who smoke and drink during their pregnancy too?
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I actually think they should. Feminists, however, will not allow that. Because a fetus, unlike a born child, is in the womb, it is considered legally, more or less, a part of the woman's body. Women have the right to control their own bodies according to the law right now.
Personally, I think a woman should be financially and legally responsible if she deliberately chooses to put her unborn baby at risk....however, that's another can of worms, where does abortion etc....factor in. I'm pro-choice (during the very beginning of pregnancy alone), so some will see my views as hypocritical.
Back on topic though, I don't really see how your analogy is all that apt. The law already stops me from doing plenty of things to my children in order to protect them. We're talking about a pretty small infringement here that offers a fair bit of protection to the child. People can wait until after their car trip and have their cigarettes in a well ventilated area outside.....I have no problem with that (although half of CP jumped down my throat the last time I expressed that opinion).