re: #67 ElCapitanAmerica

That sounds like an interesting discussion, but to be honest I don’t see it even remotely related to what I’m discussing … I’m not arguing for active policies to save all lives (a nice goal, btw) I’m just pointing out that at least for me, I find the definition of life and when it begins incomplete and it seems like a fundamental question that needs to be researched more to continue the “abortion debate”.

I’m also not saying we should outlaw anything while we seek those answers, and I do like some of the ideas that people propose to “lower abortions”, those goals should be shared by most and sadly they’re not.

Bodily autonomy. You cannot force someone to donate bone marrow to save a life, even if they are the only match - and someone who needs a bone marrow transplant is unquestionably alive. What makes the embryo/fetus worthy of special protection that a woman can be forced to donate her body (which is not something that comes without risk to her) when denying a bone marrow transplant for a living person, even if they will die as a result, is acceptable?

Really, when life begins doesn’t matter at all.