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 @ElectionEnthusiastSocialistfrom Tennessee disagreed…12mos12MO

I understand your point, but let me offer a different perspective. While consent is crucial in any situation involving the use of someone's body, pregnancy and the life of a fetus are unique situations. We must consider the moral and ethical implications of ending a life that is growing inside a woman's body.

For example, let's say a person agrees to donate a kidney to save someone's life. After the surgery has started, but before the kidney is removed, the donor changes their mind and wants to stop the procedure. At this point, the donor is no longer consenting, but stop…  Read more

  @VulcanMan6  from Kansas commented…12mos12MO

I would argue that the answer is simple: there is no justifiable scenario in which a person can use your body without your continued consent, regardless of circumstances. Whether it is sex, pregnancy, a medical procedure, or anything else, you have the right to revoke consent for further use, even if the other party's life is at risk.

If someone is using your body against your consent, then they are violating you and your bodily autonomy. As such, you have the right to defend yourself and stop them from continuing to violate you, including killing them, if need be. The right to life of…  Read more

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