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Old 07-02-2007, 03:54 PM   #37 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by baloney_detector View Post
Well, in the eyes of the state, a pregnancy only effects the pregnant woman whereas a born child effects society.

So, in the eyes of the state, these are two separate issues...one dealing with the rights of a pregnant woman and the other dealing with the rights of a born child.

And, it is role of the state to protect both the pregnant woman's rights and the born child's rights.

So, although you may consider these two separate issues as a single issue, the state doesn't see it that way. And neither do I.
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Ah, baloney, the voice of reason....
I'll second those sentiments...