Mark, the particular fundamentality of difference you describe is not
relevant to what I'm suggesting as criteria of personhood; as this
being is still TOTALLY dependend upon willing and able others for
life support (water, food and so on). 

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--- In [email protected], "mark robert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
> Terry,
>
> The difference in dependency is fundamental. The fetus is no
> longer absolutely dependant on the shelter of the mommy's womb or
> her "intravenous" nutrients. It can survive outside of her, and
> without her.
>
> -Mark

>
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> case, no matter the evidence - despite the judge's instructions.
> There is absolutely no obligation to vote "guilty" to arrive at a
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> its other main purpose: to counteract abusive government and
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>
>
> ----------------
>
>
> Mark, born humans STILL need a willing/able host for life support
>
> (water, food and so on); thus, while I see more convenience for
> the
> host, I see no essential difference in 'dependency' 
>
> -Terry Liberty Parker
> PERSONHOOD: Abortion & beyond
> at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/TerryLiberty/message/277
>
>
>
> --- In [email protected], "mark robert" <colowe@>
> wrote:
> >
> > Terry,
> >
> > My first explanation might be: Because their umbilical cords
> have
> > been cut and they now do not have to live directly off the
> > mother's nutrients. That might be the most obvious answer, but
> I
> > also agree with your definitions.
> >
> > -Mark
> >
> >
>







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