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This post is part of\u00a0a series of posts addressing arguments made against abortion<\/a>. The format here is simple: I list a common argument against abortion and then open the floor for my readers to discuss. Without further ado, here\u2019s today\u2019s argument:<\/p>\n

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No Abortion after Fetal Viability<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Abortion in the early stages is ok, but abortion after viability should be restricted because the fetus can live outside the uterus and therefore delivery makes more sense as an option since it ends the pregnancy without harming the fetus.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Please be civil and direct. Remember that I would like the comments section of this post to serve as a resource in the future. You are encouraged to link to articles elsewhere that help address this argument, or to studies or documentation. And don\u2019t be afraid to respond to each other, to play the devil\u2019s advocate, or to simply ask questions.<\/p>\n

After a week I will close the comments sections on this post, and will choose the comments I consider clearest and most interesting and add them to the end of the OP (with full credit, of course).<\/p>\n

So. Discuss!<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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