[Typhoid]

It is a super touchy subject.

Some think it should be legal, some say no.

Now, My intentions on starting this thread is not to start any big arguments, political or holy wars. I just want to know each persons opinion and why. Please dont link to sites that say it is good or bad, because that isn't your opinion. State your opinion as to why you side that way.

I'll get the ball rolling.

I think it should be legal to some extent. Because a fetus is not a person. A fetus is not even a baby.

I think it should be up to the mother of the child. Its her baby, so it is her choice. Technically, at this point, the baby is not an independant person, and is part of her. It is a semi-symbiotic relationship.

To put it into context for you who think otherwise. Pretend you have a 14,15,16 or 17 year old daughter. Now picture her pregnant. You cannot tell me you wouldnt want her to abort. Who would wish a child upon a child?

Now, some of you will probably say :" Well, it was her choice to get pregnant."

I rebutt that with, Yes, it was her choice to get pregnant, but should it also not be her choice to abort the baby?

What if a woman is raped and gets pregnant? And every time she looks into the babies eyes, she remembers the conclusion of the raping. I would not want a rape-baby.

I think a fetus becomes a baby the second the ties are severed with the mother. Then, and at that point, It is an independant living creature.

And pleaaaase do not say "well in religion" this and "in the bible" that.

Religion does not/should not dictate laws. Religion and law are separete. One should not interfere with the other.

Anyways, please keep in mind im not planning on this being some big argument thread, so please keep the flameing to a minimum.

So what do you think?