cicerone imposter wrote:EorI, That's not the issue about pro-lifers concering "late abortions." The issue is, it's none of their business what the woman or father does to a fetus. Their hypocrisy is loud and clear when they only wish to intervene in other people's (fetus') lives without so much as a stink after they are born. They don't even care about infanticide. They're not voicing any opposition to that practice that really kills babies. Bunch a hypocrites, I say!
For once I have to disagree with you, c.i. IMO, sometime in the third trimester the fetal brain has developed to the point that it might be aware, not of itself, of course (even infants are not self-aware), but able to feel pain and be considered a human being. We cannot pinpoint an exact moment, day, or even week that this occurs, but we know that consciousness does NOT exist prior to 24 weeks. Yes, it has reflexive responses, but the brain is not far enough along in its wiring process to be capable of thought or deliberate action.
IMO, if the fetus has a human brain capable of being conscious, it should not be aborted for any reason other than being non-viable or a threat to its mother's health or well-being. Since late-term abortions are not legally be done for any other reason, this is an anti-abortionist strawman and not a legitimate argument against abortion in general.
I agree with Eorl that any woman who would have an abortion in the 8th month for the "frivolous" reasons listed by baddog1 is probably mentally ill. I would not have them forceably delivered of their fetus, but would get them psychiatric counseling.
Butrflynet says it's no one's business what any woman does with her body/fetus, etc. (In a very "smug" manner I might add - look up the definition!) I provided an example of a position that it is passionate to me; however clearly in opposition of her position - and you start throwing arrows!
