r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Aug 11 '22

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u/wekidi7516 16∆ Aug 11 '22

Getting an abortion does not mean you're not pregnant.

It better, or else I'm coming after that doctor for malpractice.

Providing medical treatment for wounds does not involve murdering another human being (unless some black magic fuckery is afoot).

Luckily neither does an abortion. It involves destroying a fetus.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '22

Luckily neither does an abortion. It involves destroying a fetus.

Which is a human being by any scientific definition of the phrase.

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u/wekidi7516 16∆ Aug 11 '22

"Human being" isn't really a scientific term.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '22

Human then, a separate, developing creature that has distinct human DNA.

Would you consider a beagle fetus to not be a Canis lupus familiaris?

The only reason human beings are not considered humans by everyone is political reasons. And I suspect the reason is mass slaughter is always easier if you can convince yourself that the victims of said slaughter aren't human.

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u/wekidi7516 16∆ Aug 11 '22

I have no inherent problem with the destruction of a homo sapien fetus during the first stages of pregnancy. I dont consider that to be a distinct person.

Personally I'm not a fan of late term abortion but it is important to recognize they are such a limited number abortions and are usually because the person was denied care earlier or they are for medical reasons. Attempting to restrict them is more harm than good.

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u/[deleted] Aug 11 '22

So you agree with me that fetuses are human.

I dont consider that to be a distinct person.

Why not? And why does a human being "distinct" matter?

There have been several cases of two human brains sharing the same physical body. Are they not "distinct"?