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Re:America just had its lowest number of births in 32 years,... by hudon on Wednesday May 15, 2019 @12:28PM (#19921028)
> Whatever that value is, it is more than that of life that hasn't been conceived yet.

Please provide some form of evidence or proof for this.

I can just as well argue that because my day-to-day work is related to fixing climate issues, your life should be ended so your resources go to me so I can do my job better and grow my team. That way, you'll also stop stealing my oxygen and emitting carbon dioxide (which is putting my children in peril, and they will also be working to fight climate change so their life is worth more than yours).

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Re:America just had its lowest number of births in 32 years,... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday May 15, 2019 @12:31PM (#19921056)
> Please provide some form of evidence or proof for this.

Killing me is murder, abortion is a medical procedure, contraceptives and other birth control methods are easily available and legal, depending on your jurisdiction. I suppose we could argue the semantics of conception and when life starts, but I'd rather not in this thread (as it will lead nowhere productive). That would seem to indicate how value has been determined at a social level.

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Re:America just had its lowest number of births in 32 years,... by toomuchtodo on Wednesday May 15, 2019 @12:49PM (#19921271)
A modest proposal.
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