Quote Originally Posted by hoglahoo View Post
Similarly, many children have survived the exiting of the womb - but how is their success or failure at that an indication of their individual human rights?
I, too, don't think that this is the correct "test." Again, that doesn't mean I disagree where that argument gets you (pro choice), just that it is not an intellectaully honest argument. It is tempting, though. A terribly premature infant that likely wouldn't survive without massive medical care...can it be "terminated?" What about that same infant that ABSOLUTELY WILL NOT survive without that care? Same question. I think no! What if it is inside the mother? My PERSONAL belief is that this is PROBABLY after it has become an unborn child, and abortion should only be used in truly extreme cases (mothers life, etc).

As soon as I come to a definitive, unquestionable and demopstrably 100% correct answer to when life begins, I'll be sure to let you all know! It'll be good to get this argument all wrapped up. (of course, i jest...before someone gets really mad!)