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Originally Posted by Ducay
Well that's exactly it. The abortion debate is all about where you draw the line.
START ---> Sperm & Egg. Imagine most people are okay with anything here.
END ---> Live born baby. Imagine most people are not okay with abortions at this point.
So really, its an argument of where that line is drawn in fetal development. Heartbeat or early brain development are common lines. But its all a scientifically supported morality game.
Personally I air on the side of life.
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Yeah, I'm just asking why you want to draw the line at heartbeat? What is it about a heartbeat that contains essential qualities of personhood that other organs/vital signs don't?