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To: Solon who wrote (18538)7/17/2001 10:37:35 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
When I referred to cells or sperm or anything carrying the dna of homo sapiens, I was being accurate--EXTREMELY ACCURATE. These potential humans only become Persons after birth. AS cells in the bathtub they have no actual value--only potential.

When you refered to fetuses as sperm you where using your only little special dictionary. As to the rest you are begging the question on one of the basic central areas of disagrement. It is my contention and has been all along that they do have actual value and rights.

Tim



To: Solon who wrote (18538)7/17/2001 10:38:13 PM
From: The Philosopher  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 82486
 
These potential humans only become
Persons after birth

That, of course, is precisely the question.

We know your answer.

But it's not the only answer, nor necessarily the right answer.

Watch out that you don't run into somebody who thinks potential human beings only become Persons after they show signs of intelligence. You might find yourself, even at your advanced age, aborted.


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