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To: The Philosopher who wrote (17356)	6/25/2001 7:19:56 PM
From: dave rose	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 82486

<<It is a question that can't be answered scientifically, can't be answered by any form of logical proof. It's purely a matter of definition, and all definitions are arbitrary>> Thats what I keep trying to tell you. It is arbitrary. I am glad we finally agree. regards

To: The Philosopher who wrote (17356)	6/26/2001 12:59:28 AM
From: Greg or e	Respond to of 82486

Hi Chris. I really should read all the posts before responding since I seem to be reiterating your points, and you seem to be more articulate than I am. However, on one point I disagree with you. "Is an embryo a human? It is a question that can't be answered scientifically, can't be answered by any form of logical proof. It's purely a matter of definition, and all definitions are arbitrary." From a purely scientific and biological standpoint the product of two human parents who mate, is human. That human is biologically alive, and it is distinct genetically from both it's parents. So, logically, and scientifically, there is no question about whether the embryo is a distinct, human being. The question of personhood is perhaps harder, being slightly more subjective, but "if" there is no viable, or agreed upon, way to tell, the wise thing to do, is to error on the side of life.