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Originally Posted by SWTXBelle
This story does point out the slippery slope that is picking a single point at which life outside the womb is possible. Most of those I know who call themselves pro-choice draw the line at abortion after the child is viable outside the womb. That line keeps getting earlier and earlier.
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I posted somewhere else on GC that I believe the answer is establishing a point in gestation beyond which abortion is no longer legal across the board. Beyond that point, if there is a threat to the mother's life, determine another option (such as an emergency c-section). At this point with modern technology, I'd personally say legalize abortion up to 22 weeks. Beyond that, the baby is likely viable outside the womb.
I understand that there can be serious complications for the baby if born premature, but at least give the baby a chance at life. The thing that horrifies me about late term abortions is that we wouldn't go around jamming scissors into newborns' heads...why do it to a baby in utero that CLEARLY feels the pain?
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