Partially born children should be considered people
Partial birth abortion—also known as Dilation and Extraction—is a method used in second and third trimester abortions (which account for roughly 10% of total abortions). The method is described further in the detailed text.
  • In partial birth abortions, the woman's cervix is dilated and the foetus is partially removed, feet first, from the womb.
  • The surgeon inserts a sharp object into the back of the foetus' head, removes it, and inserts a vacuum tube through which the brain is extracted.
  • The head of the foetus contracts at this point, allowing the foetus to be more easily removed from the womb.
Source: Tom Hamilton (2002), International Debate Education Association.
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Abortion »Abortion
Definition of Person »Definition of Person
A person is defined by external factors »A person is defined by external factors
A person's life begins at birth »A person's life begins at birth
Partially born children should be considered people
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