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ProfessorPlum

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15. you've said it very well indeed
Fri Feb 2, 2018, 01:46 PM
Feb 2018

and because of the way the debate is normally framed, I do think a lot about what the other side is seeing and why they feel the way they do. "Babies" creates a feeling, and people make decisions based on feelings.

But I think that "bodily integrity" can create feelings too. Like "if you had a compatible kidney to someone who would die without one, do you think you should be _forced_ to give that kidney up to them? Because that is a direct analogy to pregnancy, and especially to not taking care for the mother's life and health"

It's time we started loudly creating those feelings, as well. "Choice" works for a lot of people. But I think even more people could identify with bodily integrity.

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