Yea, yea. Tailhappy made this point as well. I grant it. However, it don't butter much parsnips in this argument. The irreconcelable conflict is between the mother's liberty, and the child's life. These stand on exactly equal grounds in the Declaration.
I must admit that you pose an interesting twist on my favorite quote, "give me liberty or give me death." However, I think the logic of you point only works if we are talking about the same person, that is, your life vs your liberty. When we are talking about other peoples life vs your liberty, I don't think it stands on such firm ground. In fact, your liberty to play your stereo loud after 10:00 pm is valued less than your neighbors right to peace and quiet after hours. I know that my liberty to shoot my gun randomly in the air does not equal the right to life of the person whos head it comes down on, extinguishing their life. I will be imprisoned, and I should be.
I do understand your argument, Don, but I think it falls short when applied practically.