Kathryn
It was on fire when I laid down on it.
No, because it will shorten her life expectancy and no surgery is without risk.Not an answer. I need a kidney. My mom is the only match. It will shorten her life expectancy. Is her kidney my right?
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No, because it will shorten her life expectancy and no surgery is without risk.Not an answer. I need a kidney. My mom is the only match. It will shorten her life expectancy. Is her kidney my right?
Would it do any of these things more than pregancy and childbirth would?No, because it will shorten her life expectancy and no surgery is without risk.
Pregnancy CAN very slightly decrease a woman's life expectancy. Science is not unanimous. The main study done was a small study of Polish women. Other studies showed that white women lived longer after having kids. So we don't really know.Would it do any of these things more than pregancy and childbirth would?
Remember that you've already set a bar for the level of risk and harm you expect a woman to bear against her will.
But the life of the child is paramount, regardless of the outcome for the mother, correct?No, because it will shorten her life expectancy and no surgery is without risk.
The vast majority of abortions are done not because of risk to the mother but for the convenience of the mother. I am not going to repost this information because I have done so already multiple times on multiple threads.But the life of the child is paramount, regardless of the outcome for the mother, correct?
Wasn't my question. Do I have any right to my mother's well being for my own gain?The vast majority of abortions are done not because of risk to the mother but for the convenience of the mother. I am not going to repost this information because I have done so already multiple times on multiple threads.
I've already answered your question.Wasn't my question. Do I have any right to my mother's well being for my own gain?
Not an answer to the question.The vast majority of abortions are done not because of risk to the mother but for the convenience of the mother. I am not going to repost this information because I have done so already multiple times on multiple threads.
Not really. You answered a different question that reinforced a flawed argument. Let's try again, and you'll see what I mean:I've already answered your question.
One side makes evidence-based claims.
Simplistic?The other shoots from the hip, panders to a simplistic fan base, and says whatever comes to mind in the moment.
As far as actual policies, the Dems have improved the economy,
Trump's proposed policies are not well thought out, plus long-term, often historically evidenced ramifications are being ignored.
When you sell your soul and dedicate your life to fight for one single cause - you block out everything else. Some Dems are fighting for their specific rights (pro-choice, LGBTQIA+ rights, black live, environment, etc. etc.).The Democrats are politics-as-usual. It's the Republicans who've changed. They're the calumnious ones; the 'dirty fighters'.
Where did I call anyone "social outcasts and haters"?You feel your opposition consists of what you consider social outcasts and haters.
Are you talking about Trump or all from the 'Right'?You overlook the fact that most of our criticism of the Right's slide into authoritarianism is coming from historians, academics, and intellectuals, looking at historical precendents and thinking several moves ahead.
It's the calculated results and and the historical perspective that have us worried.
We were talking about the real reason Trump won, Remember?Huh?
Redefining women? Can you be more specific?
And what's this have to do with politics?
Some questions to illuminate your perspective....No I argue that fetuses are people and should be protected by the law, not legally killed.
Shoulda, woulda, coulda...not a real scenario at all.Not really. You answered a different question that reinforced a flawed argument. Let's try again, and you'll see what I mean:
Let's say I have a kidney condition, and I require a transplant or I'll die. My mother is the only eligible donor, but if she donates that kidney her life expectancy will be reduced. Yes or no, should she be forced to give me the kidney? And not, "but the rights of the mother are rarely....". Yes or no, do I automatically get her kidney?
Kidney donation is safer than giving birth.But the life of the child is paramount, regardless of the outcome for the mother, correct?
If the baby is killing its mother, I consider that to be a matter of self-defense. I mean, it's sad, but that's what I'd consider it to be.Some questions to illuminate your perspective....
What should be done when the fetus is killing their host?
Is abortion OK if the result of rape?
If the result of incest?
If the baby would be doomed to a short life in pain?
Someone has to decide what to do when these kinds of difficult decisions have to be made. Is the fetus viable? By what estimated percentage? Is it endangering the mother's health? By what estimated percentage? Do you think YOU should be the one to make those decisions? Do you think some politician or high court judge should be making those decisions? Or do you think the woman and her doctor should be the only one's making those decisions? And if not the woman and her doctor, then why not? What makes you, the politician, or the judge more qualified?If the baby is killing its mother, I consider that to be a matter of self-defense. I mean, it's sad, but that's what I'd consider it to be.
Rape and incest are OK. I mean, I wouldn't do it but since about 96 percent or more of abortions are NOT for rape or incest, I would be OK with saving more lives.
As for the short life of pain, I don't know. Let me tell you what I DO know. I know that two ultrasounds showed that my first granddaughter had very undeveloped kidneys, so much so that there was a pediatric surgeon on hand when she was finally born- her mother would not have an abortion. And she had zero issues with her kidneys. Zero. It is a very rare scenario and depends entirely on the individual case. Generally, I would say no though.
Useful.If the baby is killing its mother, I consider that to be a matter of self-defense. I mean, it's sad, but that's what I'd consider it to be.
What does that mean?Rape and incest are OK. I mean, I wouldn't do it but since about 96 percent or more of abortions are NOT for rape or incest, I would be OK with saving more lives.
Judgement / diagnosis is never perfect.As for the short life of pain, I don't know. Let me tell you what I DO know. I know that two ultrasounds showed that my first granddaughter had very undeveloped kidneys, so much so that there was a pediatric surgeon on hand when she was finally born- her mother would not have an abortion. And she had zero issues with her kidneys. Zero. It is a very rare scenario and depends entirely on the individual case. Generally, I would say no though.
LOL no I am not OK with rape or incest, but I would make exceptions for those since around 97 percent of abortions are NOT for rape or incest. Most are also not for the health of the mother or the baby for that matter. So if we could save over 90 percent of infants, then I am for saving over 90 percent of infants from being aborted, And no, I am not going to look up and repost links that I've already posted in various threads. You can look it up like I did probably weeks ago, if you want.Useful.
What does that mean?
Certainly not OK with rape & incest, but.....
OK with abortion?
Or OK to deny abortion?
Judgement / diagnosis is never perfect.
But it's the information that must be worked with.
Should public policy ignore diagnosis & prognosis because of the possibility of error?
Or should it diagnosis & prognosis be the basis for decisions, even if imperfect?
I wonder if some wag will respond to that with....Rape and incest are OK.
If a fetus has the rights to a person same asLOL no I am not OK with rape or incest, but I would make exceptions for those since around 97 percent of abortions are NOT for rape or incest. Most are also not for the health of the mother or the baby for that matter. So if we could save over 90 percent of infants, then I am for saving over 90 percent of infants from being aborted,
I am about saving as many lives as possible. I already said I wouldn't do it but I also wouldn't impose that on someone else. We could save over 96 percent of babies that are currently aborted. Almost 100 percent!I wonder if some wag will respond to that with....
"How you do'n?"
If a fetus has the rights to a person same as does a baby,
why should those rights be lost if the baby's father is
a rapist or relative?
But if it's about the fetus's right to life,I am about saving as many lives as possible. I already said I wouldn't do it but I also wouldn't impose that on someone else. We could save over 96 percent of babies that are currently aborted. Almost 100 percent!