To: Srexley who wrote (124378 ) 1/30/2001 9:48:24 PM From: ecommerceman Respond to SRexley--Thanks for the thoughtful response. The problem with the abortion debate, IMO, is that it is so unbelievably polarized. You're right, none of the pro-choice groups would ever admit (I don't think, anyway) that they would have a different analysis if they viewed life as beginning at conception. At the same time, though, you would never hear from the pro-lifers that they would have a different analysis if they viewed human life as being a gradual, developing process rather than something that happened at the very instant of conception. Both sides demonize the others (our friend Johannes even believes that doctors who perform abortions--a presently legal procedure--should be executed, or so he says). As long as both sides refuse to acknowledge the good intentions of the other side, I have little hope for any resolution....If I may chirp in here. Your following point is an interesting one. I am sure most pro-choicers do not subscribe to that line of thought, but it seems odd that they would think someone who does have this point of view is warped. That's the impression I get, anyway (not from your post). I don't call my self a pro-choice (I think it is a stupid term), but I do think abortions should be legal. That said, I can easily see why people would feel they are murders. When life begins is a tricky question and I don't know that answer, but it could easily be argued that it starts at conception or shortly thereafter. When I did a little research on pregnancy I was amazed at how fast the little guys/gals grow. Saw a heartbeat at 6 weeks. I had no idea they developed so fast in the initial stages.
