Many people who choose pro-life believe that no matter how young a fetus is, it should be considered a human being, and therefore has rights. Even when the fetus is nothing but a clump of cells, it has rights. Even when the fetus is not formed in any way, has no bones or limbs, it is considered something that should be protected. Shouldn't we be more worried about the human that is alive and fully developed already? The mother?
Moreover, in some cases the mother has been raped. It was not her choice to create the baby, and so she should be given the choice on whether or not she wants to have the baby.
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Aborted babies that are the result of rape only account for a small percentage of abortions. Even in the case of rape, I believe there are multiple options that should be considered before one decides to kill their offspring. And to those that argue that these systems faulty (granted), we should be advocating to improve these systems instead of resorting to killing our youngest Kiwi's. Furthermore, science is in favour of the pro-life position as it supports the notion that life begins at conception and a fetus is a unique human being from that point onward. To argue that it's unde… Read more
Okay, so you argue that rape victims should consider different options before deciding to have an abortion, which is fair. Advocating for the improvement of support systems for pregnant women is certainly important and should be a priority. However, it's essential to recognise that these improvements may not always address the needs/wants of a pregnant individual. Some women simply do not want to have a child and go through birth, meaning the only option is abortion. There are many reasons why someone should choose to have an abortion, and any reason is good enough considering the lifelo… Read more
