Can anyone offer a *valid* Pro-Life argument?

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For the past fifteen years, I've been planning to author my final dissertation on the subject of women's reproductive rights.  Procrastinator that I am, I continually put it off time and again, but a decade and a half has given me the opportunity to hear, and fairly counter, virtually every argument ever presented supporting the Pro-Life side.  About two months ago, inspired by a thread in this very forum, I finally got around to writing it.

So, now I ask for your help.  Is there *anyone* who can provide a logical, reasonable argument for why a woman should be denied the right to abort during the first two trimesters of gestation?  Bear in mind, I've heard all of the classics before.  Not one of them has a single iota of validity to them, and I have detailed in depth the reasons why, so if you're just going to post that "a fetus has soul", or "a fetus is innocent", really, just don't bother.  If you are serious about discussing the subject, and providing a compelling answer to my question, it's going to require a fair bit of reading, as the article is about fifteen pages long, and supports a woman's right to abort to a degree as complete as I've been able to accomplish.

If anyone can read this article, in its entirety, and, by the end, *still* conclude that a woman should be denied the right to abort during the first two trimesters of gestation, I would honestly, genuinely be interested in hearing your justification for your position.  Thank you for your time, and I appreciate any serious participation.

https://sites.google.com/site/alexisbrookex/abortion

Give me Liberty · Accepted Answer

I enjoyed reading your paper. You may be interested in my link below.
My belief is that there are natural laws that mitigate and control abortion and forced birth.

Hippie Mama has pen, will travel · Answer

Very interesting exposition!

The only thing I can think of that you haven't addressed is that an abortion at 26 weeks (the cutoff point you posit) would almost certainly cause the fetus pain.  Even such an undeveloped brain would likely be able to "experience" pain caused by common abortion procedures.  Still, that's not an argument against abortion, only against abortions that could cause a fetus pain.

Anna · Answer

I only skimmed your dissertation because I'm a bit pressed for time, but I'm definitely planning on reading it more thoroughly later. Mainly because this topic fascinates me (any controversial topic fascinates me, really) and because I love your writing style.

It seems like you've covered everything. It really does. If I notice something when I read it later, I'll message you or edit this.

By the way, I wanted to read what you had to say on circumcision (well, I know your position on the topic, I just wanted to laugh at how effortless it is to refute the pro-circ "arguments") but the page didn't seem to be working.

jethom33545 · Answer

I couldn't before reading your dissertation.I guess that would make me the choir.With that said...the wait was worth the while.

Your dissertation is well written,concise and convincing.You present the pro life arguments objectively and then demolish them.

My only minor objection is the repeated use of the term lifer.Personally I've called them far worse but it seems too derogatory for your dissertation.It seems to detract from your otherwise well presented position.

? · Answer

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