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 underdeveloped and indistinguishable from other animal fetuses doesn't change the nature of the unborn child and its value as a human being. Every human no matter what stage of their development they're in should have the same right to life as every other human. Just because it's out of sight and out of mind, doesn't make it ok.
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
