The basis for the debate of abortion is the inability to differentiate between who and what has moral standing or significance. There are two major points of view of abortion: 1) pro-life and 2) pro-choice. Within these two categories there are three stances: A) liberal, B) conservative and C) moderate. Each of these positions views the fetus and the potential for life in a different light and therefore draws different conclusions regarding abortion.
"Are human fetuses persons, or in some other way inherently significant morally, such that we have responsibilities to the?" (Martin, 127) Ac…
