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As none of the arguments or responses to this point have been based on Constitutional principles...

So "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. " from the Declaration of Independence doesn't apply to the unborn? Who says?

or even the 5th Amendment of the Bill of Rights in the US Constitution?

"No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation."

The Preamble of the Constitution clearly states that one of its purposes is to "Secure the Blessings of Liberty," and it is axiomatic that these Blessings are "Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" as stated in the Declaration of Independence. Moreover, the Declaration makes it clear that these rights are "inalienable," so coupled with the Fifth Amendment, it is obvious that the Founding Fathers understood that NOBODY'S life could be taken from them except by God or due process of law.

"Our Constitution was made only for a religious and moral people. It is wholly inadequate for the government of any other."
- John Adams, etter to the Officers of the First Brigade of the Third Division of the Militia of Massachusetts, October, 11, 1798.