This is not an argument for allowing abortion, so please don’t read it that way. However, in terms of the rape, incest, life of the mother position on abortion, I want to take issue with the “incest” part of that equation. It doesn’t really belong as part of the discussion.
The only incest that should matter would be if we were talking about a rape. If we’re talking about adults making a decision to copulate, then it really doesn’t matter if they’re related. It’s not like relatives are more likely to be ignorant of the facts of life.
So, if it’s willing sex between relatives, then it should be no excuse for ending a baby’s life.
If it is rape, one relative imposing him/her self on another relative, then it falls under rape and not under incest.
So, those of you who follow the rape/incest/life of mother dictum, please drop incest from the equation. Your argument really should be rape/life of mother.
I’ve made that point, as well. Incest is either rape - forcible or statutory - or it’s legal, consensual sex.