Originally Posted by
Mallymkun
I'm sorry, but if you're going to convince me that human life starts elsewhere, then you're gonna have to pull your sources together because that is an extraordinary claim.
I'm not trying to convince you of anything. I'm just seeing where you're coming from. It seems to be from a standpoint of 'b-b-but they look human'.
Originally Posted by
Mallymkun
If the argument was subjective, then it would be influenced by personal feelings and opinions, but this is not the case. There is a rational position to take on all of this, which goes as far as saying that when the sperm fertilises the egg, human life starts. It's the only sustainable view.
No, it's not the only 'sustainable view'. It's just the only viewpoint your close mind is willing to recognise - That makes it subjective.
Originally Posted by
Mallymkun
No, potential has nothing to do with it. The 'foetus' in the womb is a physically, objectively existing thing. It is vital that we don't set values on each other, no matter what our developmental stage, shape or size. Of course, we all know what regime exterminated human beings based on their genetics.
Ugh, the edginess! It's amazing that you think that sort of thing actually bolsters your argument. You wrote that and went 'Oh yep, that's a great point'.
By your strict logic, a woman wouldn't be able to take a morning after pill since human life begins at conception. Now, take a step back and think about how silly that is. Think about making that claim in real life to a women and think about the resulting slap and your smarting cheeks.
You're not living in the real world. Don't worry, it's just because you're young. You'll gain more perspective as you age.