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Quote by: BobaTheFett  Well I guess that opens another debate then... Do you value a seed more than a human life? Or vice versa? |
A human life is more valuable than a peach seed.
The right of individuals in America to determine their own fate is more valuable than human life.
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Quote by: BobaTheFett Or are we equal to a nonsentient organism (or potential organism?)? Does sentience matter in the grand scheme of things? |
In the eyes of the law, sentience and maturity matter tremendously as to the rights it affords you. A dog has more rights than a flea. An infant has more rights than a dog. A toddler has more rights than an infant. A child has more rights than a toddler. A young adult has more rights than a child. The government grants rights and imposes responsibilities to people based on age right up until they actually pay you for being a senior citizen.
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Quote by: BobaTheFett And determining whether or not the act itself is wrong will determine your second point. |
Something that is morally wrong should not necessarily be illegal.