Re: Question for Pro-Choicers (Man kills zygote)
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which I wanted to throw out there to help some of those see obvious contradictions in their position.
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Actually, there isn't any contradiction in their position. I was going to write "the only appears to be as their position as it is expressed by you" but I think even that overstates the validity of your argument.
"pro-choice" is a label not a position. It derives from the approach necessary for a legal stance in the USofA, so it only touches on one localized aspect of the broader issue. It doesn't sum up the philosophical perspective of those whose views on personhood, rights, etc are different than the USofA religious right ( for example). You have to argue your case under the laws of the land that you're dealing with, so the only aspects of the issue that get dealt with are specific legal issues.
To frame the philosophical discussion in the narrow confines of the USofA legal system is a strawman argument to start with.
hope that helps, luckyme
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