Quote:Oh boy.

 

So tell me, when does "human life" begin? You never actually say when you believe (yes, it's a belief and not a fact) life begins. I'm assuming you are going with conception, but I'll give you a chance to correct yourself if that's true. Tread carefully, btw.

 

No, it is a fact.  I pointed out very clearly when life begins scientifically.  I agree with the plain science and think that our policy as a society should reflect the plain truth.  

 

As to your point about the idea of no abortion under any circumstance, the idea of recognizing a fetus as a human life doesn't preclude emergency or extreme circumstances.  

 

Lets say that a woman was raped.  obviously at the time that you file the complaint and obtain a rape kit she should be given the option of taking a contraceptive that can alleviate the pregnancy.  That's a legitimate choice that respects the fact that life should only be cast aside in the most extreme of circumstances.  the same goes for the health of the mother, or to alleviate the child having to suffer if it is proven that there will be major debilitating birth defects.  

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