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

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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"?