US passes a bill to outlaw partial-birth abortions

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Dammit, where's the "wild applause" emoticon when you need it?

Oh well, Alex, consider yourself applauded.

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[call me andrew]

alex. you are ever so right.

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Question for the pro-lifers out there (and yes, I'm being serious).

Assuming that a developing fetus is a human being with all the same rights as any other human, should mothers who have miscarraiges be indicted for manslaughter? I'm not being facetious. Say, if it's not a random occurrence, but is obviously caused by something the mother did - smoking, drinking, conceiving when she's over 40. Obviously, the result for the fetus is the same as if it were an abortion - it's dead. So if the mother miscarries, and it's her fault, intentional or no, shouldn't that be considered manslaughter?

[the android]

[Corey]

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[Corey]

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In answer to Aerin, it depends on the case. if the woman was aware of the potential consequenses yet had an addiction to smoking/drinking and made an effort to stop, but just couldnt do it, then i wont say she should be charged. But if she was simply neglegent to warning and smoked or drank simply for the fun of it, then i might agree with a manslaughter charge.

As far as the over 40 thing, I think if you still can get naturally pregnant, and do so rightly, then a miscarriage shouldn't be viewed a manslaughter.

[the android]

[Joey]

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don't you have to be under 18 though? at least i think in some states you do.

[Joey]

Not in Canada .. I don't know about the States though .. they don't even ask your age

[Corey]

I believe they are still in the prescription phase in the US

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[the android]