Thread: Abortion Debate
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Old 08-24-2004, 12:54 PM   #15
jinx
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Originally Posted by smoothmoniker

Now, let’s get this thing cranked up. How do you define personhood?

-sm
Legally, I would define it as one who has been born. One who is no longer a parasite to another person. Morally, I'd define it a bit differently but I don't think that's relevant to the legality of abortion.
The bottom line for me is that I trust women to make the right decision regarding their body and their ability to become a parent (as opposed to just giving birth). My morals are my own and my ego is not so large as to think I should have a say in the reproduction of others.
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