Originally Posted by buggyone

Rubicon, my friend, first let me say something about my thread. I did not say I understand the 2nd Amendment rights but... I stated that first so the post would not be first interpreted as an anti-gun post. I was asking why some might feel the need for the model of an M-16 or a tactical shotgun. I was not making judgements.

Now, let's get to the tumor on the fetus. First, amazing piece of medical technology, isn't it? A peach sized tumor on a 17 week old fetus must have been larger than the fetus' head. It was the mother's choice to keep the fetus. It was also her choice if she wanted an abortion. This is what Roe v Wade is about - CHOICE. If the baby is born all deformed and may end up "in a basket" for the short time it lives, that is the mother's choice. However, if Rand Paul would have his way, that would not be a choice and, to me, is not acceptable to force an unwanted birth on a parent.