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Originally posted by Mmmm, Burger (C.J.)
What is the scientific question?
It's a philosophical/moral/religious question as to whether (or at what point) a fetus she be afforded the generally assumed human right to live, particularly in light of the inherent conflict of any such rights with the mother's right of self-determination. Where does science enter the equation, other than identifying possible relevant times subsequent to conception which might provide some philosophical guidance?
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It is really a legal question that has to do with balancing the state's compelling interest in unborn life with a mother's right to control her own body. At least that is what the USSC said in RvW.
