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Just because personhood isnt fully developed doesnt mean it isnt worthy of certain fundamental protections, i.e., not being eliminated for the convenience of another person. Even your strung out no-life loser is entitled to not be murdered indiscriminately.

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According to existing laws, yes, that is correct. And I'm not saying that it's wrong either. The question nevertheless is should the mother be allowed to eliminate the potential human for her good (and possibly for others' good, including the father or others affected, etc.)

This is a very heavy argument, unfortunately, and the real answer is probably going to go deep into ethical philosophy, if we are to approach this issue from a secular perspective.