That comparison is pretty shoddy. We all try (myself included) to come up with examples that reflect the abortion issue. The fact is, though, there is no other real world example of the dependent nature of pregnancy. We all fall short. It would be a waste of time to go thru them here. I'm guessing you've heard them before...often...
You might find the definition of "individual" interesting.
Individual | Define Individual at Dictionary.com
***Note the meaning as it relates to
biology.
...a single organism capable of independent existence. Hmmm...:roll:
Truthfully? Death.
Why? Because life without liberty isn't much of a life. That's what we're dealing with. The good ole USA was founded
precisely for that very reason.
Wanting to have a baby is one thing.
Forced pregnancy is not remotely comparable.
No. The protections provided by the Constitution apply to
born and naturalized citizens. You cannot grant personhood to a fetus without denying the personhood of the woman.
That is a biological/philosophical/social fact.
(1) "Looks" have nothing to do with it. At the point where 90-some-odd % of abortions occur, it doesn't have
organs.
(2)
Nothing to do with women, eh? To quote Prissy in Gone With the Wind...
You don't know nothin' 'bout birthin' no babies.
:mrgreen:
The exact same words went thru my head reading that... Jinx, RM! You owe me a Coke!
What if??? Regardless, isn't that God's business? How is it
yours? In any way?
Exactly.
Choose.