[oldcomputerguy]

"Saying that a baby isn't "alive" until it has taken its first breath is simply an arbitrary distinction"

Yes, but it is the one that nature intended. I agree science can keep anything alive these days but should we? I happen to believe that natural selection has a reason and there there is a threshold beyond which tampering is counterproductive. I am not saying we shouldn't save premies but there is a boundry that is most truly counterproductive.

You are not going to convince me of your view and frankly I could care less if I convince you of my view.

I never cease to be amazed by prolifers and prochoicers alike. We can throw in religious zealots too. They can never seem to comprehend that their positions are emotionally based. Emotionally based beliefs cannot be successfully argued, but they keep trying.

[MHGinTN]

Did you know that science has proven that children alive in the womb learn? ... If the little ones are not alive then who or what is that that is 'learning'? Old guy, you should choose more wisely at your age.