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SunSeeker

(51,728 posts)
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 05:00 AM Jun 2022

Anti-abortionists always show the fetus looking like a full term baby. That is a lie.

Over 90% of abortions happen in the first trimester (by 13 weeks).
Medical researchers agree a fetus is not capable of experiencing pain until the third trimester, somewhere between 29 or 30 weeks.The external and middle ear are taking shape, but fetuses can’t hear until about 24 weeks. https://www.npr.org/2022/05/06/1096676197/7-persistent-claims-about-abortion-fact-checked

In a typical abortion, at 9 weeks, the embryo (not even a fetus yet) is about 1.7 cm (0.669 inch) long, from head to tail (yes, it has a tail, and looks like a lizard). An embryo is termed a fetus beginning in the 11th week of pregnancy, which is the 9th week of development after fertilization of the egg. Even then, a women still does not look pregnant; her belly has not expanded yet.


https://raisingchildren.net.au/pregnancy/week-by-week/first-trimester/9-weeks


This tiny bit of cells is what forced birthers value more than the life of a fully formed woman.

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Anti-abortionists always show the fetus looking like a full term baby. That is a lie. (Original Post) SunSeeker Jun 2022 OP
Less than 3/4" long, with a tail Martin Eden Jun 2022 #1
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It would seem you are all about so-called "right to life" for fetuses over women's right to abortion Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2022 #3
I'm pro-abortion. WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2022 #6
I would wish you were pro-abortion-rights and not pro-abortion. Abortion is not pleasant Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2022 #7
I am very much in favor of safe and simple procedures that help someone who does not want to be WhiskeyGrinder Jun 2022 #8
I think the focus should be that almost ALL are done very early. Many by medication. oldsoftie Jun 2022 #4
Do not respond to their medical arguments Roy Rolling Jun 2022 #5

Response to SunSeeker (Original post)

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,045 posts)
3. It would seem you are all about so-called "right to life" for fetuses over women's right to abortion
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 07:46 AM
Jun 2022

The OP is not about appearance other than superficially, but about development and propaganda.

Nice go putting up a straw man and knocking it down.

Even your choice of words is "right-to-life" wording. NOBODY is "pro-abortion" but self-styled "right-to-life" people use that term frequently AS PROPAGANDA.

Bernardo de La Paz

(49,045 posts)
7. I would wish you were pro-abortion-rights and not pro-abortion. Abortion is not pleasant
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 08:54 AM
Jun 2022

Abortion is not pleasant for a woman. It is to be endured, not savored. Are you a man?

I do not wish an abortion on any woman but support all women who feel the need to get one.

WhiskeyGrinder

(22,448 posts)
8. I am very much in favor of safe and simple procedures that help someone who does not want to be
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 08:59 AM
Jun 2022

pregnant to not be pregnant anymore.

It is to be endured, not savored.
People can feel however they want to about their abortions.

I do not wish an abortion on any woman but support all women who feel the need to get one.
Women aren't the only people who get abortions.

oldsoftie

(12,616 posts)
4. I think the focus should be that almost ALL are done very early. Many by medication.
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 08:03 AM
Jun 2022

And also the SIZE involved. because that is certainly used as a weapon when they show what looks like full size babies and claim its 9 weeks
I wouldnt start bringing up how long it takes for a fetus to feel pain. I know 2 people who have had kids earlier than 30 weeks.

Roy Rolling

(6,941 posts)
5. Do not respond to their medical arguments
Tue Jun 28, 2022, 08:10 AM
Jun 2022

There is no real debate over whether a woman has dominion over her own body in 99% of circumstances, and those 1% also apply to men.

The pseudoscientific debate by the controlling class over the size of the fetus is a red herring meant to distract, not enlighten.

I believe if you’re opposed to abortions don’t get one. If abortion is “sinful” God will punish me. He doesn’t need the help from Republican Jesus to create or destroy the Universe and the people Republicans don’t like. This is a political exploitation of women issue, not a medical or religious issue.

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