> Boyd, until Paul responds, here's some from www.OneLook.com
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>
> Quick definitions (sentience)
>
> noun: the readiness to perceive sensations; elementary or
> undifferentiated consciousness
> (Example: "Gave sentience to slugs and newts- Richard Eberhart")
> noun: state of elementary or undifferentiated consciousness
> noun: the faculty through which the external world is
> apprehended
This quality is readily apparent in fetuses at least at 6+ months. Third trimester. Possibly before then. It should have bearing on this discussion. And yes Paul will say that as it is in the body of another, it has no rights. But is this true and correct really? If it is human life but has no rights, are we treading on thin ice by denying rights to human life? If it is not human life, then what is it? If it is a decision completely up to the mother to be, at what point does it become initiated aggression against an innocent life? And I know Paul's answer already. I am looking for an actual real answer though. One that uses libertarian thought and philosophy, so don't respond Paul, please. Your input is not needed on these questions.
BWS
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