The following is a 3 message exchange between 2 users
@9GGHH6H 6mos6MO
There is no biological difference between a new born baby and a baby who is about to be born, meaning birth does not determine personhood. If it does not there must be some other point at which the fetus becomes human. While I could see an argument that this should be heartbeat/brain activity, in my opinion the best candidate is conception, since this is the moment the fetus comes into existence genetically.
@9GGRCLG6mos6MO
The status of a fetus determines the level of personhood. When birthed and close to full term, a baby is a person, but other than that, the baby is a clump of cells that cannot feel or do anything.
@9GGHH6H6mos6MO
What do you mean by "status" though? The only substantial change that happens between conception and birth is the beginning of a heartbeat, and I would assume you don't support heartbeat laws.
