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UnadvertisedAndroid t1_j9x0bfh wrote

Reply to comment by WimpyLimpet in Lawyer argues fetus of jailed pregnant woman is being illegally detained by He-is

I wouldn't be surprised if that's the whole point

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OhThatsRich88 t1_j9x3ekp wrote

It is the whole point. Lawyers don't make theoretical arguments in court. They're trying to get their clients out. I wouldn't be surprised if pro choice orgs are supporting it to show how absurd a "life begins at conception" legal theory is in practice

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WimpyLimpet t1_j9x48kz wrote

You're right. I think this is the whole point of the lawyer's argument.

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