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Re:Bills seek end to farm animal abuse videos by aneth4 on Monday March 18, 2013 @04:32AM (#5393062)
> that women have a right to do what they want with their own body

This is not much different, since as a non-sentient individual, the fertilized egg is a part of the woman's body. I can't speak for others, but I certainly look for the line when a foetus becomes a "person."

I'd like to see some surveys on how many Americans support abortions in which terms and why, but haven't found any.

> that abortion has social benefits

This is a supporting argument only relevant when the underlying action is ethical.

Executing stupid people may have social benefits, but it is not ethical.

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Re:Bills seek end to farm animal abuse videos by FaddiCat on Tuesday March 19, 2013 @02:27AM (#5399287)
>>>I'd like to see some surveys on how many Americans support abortions in which terms and why, but haven't found any.

Yeah, me too. Anecdotally, most people seem to be fine with first trimester, reluctantly accepting of second trimester, and against third trimester (except where the mother's life is in danger).

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