Reply #17: Interesting point. Narrowly one might ask if it's moral to abort a fetus 1 second before birth

[jody]

as opposed to terminating the life of a baby one second after birth.

That leads to another question whether it's moral to abort a fetus 9 months before birth as opposed to terminating the life of a baby 9 months after birth.

Neither a fetus nor baby can survive on their own so to some people the argument about viability of a fetus or baby is not open for debate.

IMO there is no compromise on abortion because unlike other divisive, polarizing issues that are often referred to as victim-less crimes like using illegal drugs and prostitution, some people view the fetus as a victim of abortion.

I don't know the answer but when abortion questions are posed to people whose moral codes are based on their religions, don't be upset if the issue is divisive and polarizing.

IMO the only compromise policy is to let a woman make her own decision about abortion but at the same time I don't believe it's right to force those who oppose abortions to help pay for them.

I know that a similar line of argument could be made for those who are adamantly opposed to war under any circumstance and for other divisive, polarizing issues.

I expect by posting my thoughts I will attract alternate views some of which will be angry and hostile.
:shrug: