[Lauren]

Originally posted by Hugo
I do see your point but should the child be at all considered just as much as the woman?

As harsh as it sounds, no. I think the woman should be considered more so.

The foetus, assuming being under ~20 weeks, usually less - has no conscience, whereas the woman does. It has no awareness, sight, memory, language, theory of mind, autonoetic awareness. I'm not saying the life isn't important - because it will grow into an aware human... but at the stage of way under 20 weeks it is nowhere close to this.

For this reason, I think in the case of rape or extreme circumstances - pro-choice comes into play.

Originally posted by Hugo
It's a lose/lose situation for the woman either way.

I agree, but by having the child their scars go beyond horrific memories, and into reality. The transition must be soul-destroying, especially when they've had no choice in the matter?