Reaching, are we? Comparing the declawing of a cat with aborting a child - get a grip. And just for the record, I do not approve of abortion. I have 3 cats, all declawed by a licensed veterinarian. I also have two adult daughters, fully clawed.
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Both are for your convenience.
Both are destructive.
I like the way God made kids and cats; no modification desired.
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