Philadelphia abortion doctor accused of murdering patient, newborns

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Any attempt to call a fetus a "person" with full Constitutional rights at any point prior to the point of viability is relying on a definition of "person" that inherently requires a conceptual 'spirit' or other God-imbued or endowed essence to define a human being.

Now, from a point of law, that's just not appropriate. Staunch Conservatives should be lining up to support an open interpretation of law, one that supports individual freedoms and separates Church and State, just as the Framers intended - but some aren't. Hm. Weird. It's almost like cries for "individual responsibility" or "state's rights" or "American values" are performed by both sides out of convenience.

Just like people have a right to proselytize no matter how annoying it may be to me, there's just no way to use a religious definition of a "person" in any sense.

Is it viable outside of the womb? If yes, abortion should not be allowed. For this reason, the Philly doctor appears to be a legitimate murderer. If the fetus is not, you can choose your own adventure here - and good luck to you, but let's ensure we're not casting stones.