Court Rules Fetus Can be Defended

[SunnyBrook]

LANSING, Mich. -- In a ruling that could add new dimensions to the abortion debate, a Michigan court said a pregnant woman can use deadly force to protect a fetus from attack even if her own life is not in danger. <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Sad that this has to be ruled on, since it seems a no-brainer, but a victory nonetheless.

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[Chris]

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[**DONOTDELETE**]

a Michigan court said a pregnant woman can use deadly force to protect a fetus from attack even if her own life is not in danger. <font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Will the court extend the same protection to gametes?

[Chris]

Originally posted by sear:
Will the court extend the same protection to gametes?<font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">No sear, a bobbit won't kill a human being.

[HarvickFan29]

sear,

Are you asking does the court give the same protection to the female when she isn't pregnant?