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"I think it's a bit presumptuous of you to claim to know what's going on in my head better than I do."

I don't have to read your mind. You told me what you think in post #167:

"Now you can mince semantics all you want, but that doesn't change the fact that people who are pro-choice want nothing more than the freedom to choose, and that includes the choice to have as many babies as they want to have. I am pro-choice, despite the fact that I couldn't even fathom having an abortion."

Since you seemingly object to my characterization of pro-choice as "pro-the-choice-to-kill-a-baby" what would you call abortion? If it's not a baby, what is it? If it's not killing, what is it? And why would you support the right of others to do something that you wouldn't "even fathom" doing yourself?

"....if it makes you feel superior to label someone who is pro-choice as an 'evil baby-killer', please be my guest."

Please point out exactly where I said that, on this thread or anywhere in the archives of FR.

"Maybe the pro-choice people will start labeling you as 'oppressive anti-freedom' activists."

Go ahead. Are there any choices that you're against? Do you support the choice of some men to rape, or some parents to beat and starve their kids? If you've answered "no" to either of those questions, I guess you can join me in the "oppressive anti-freedom" activist corner.

"Either way, I'm not here to convince you to switch sides. I respect your CHOICE to be anti-choice."

I don't respect your choice to be pro-choice on abortion any more than I'd respect your choice to be pro-choice on slavery. Some opinions don't deserve respect.

P.S. I just read 170 and you hit the nail on the head every time. This 'pro-choice' aspect of the abortion debate is so inherently ridiculous (would they respect our 'choice' to shoot everyone who disagrees with us?). And as for this 'I couldn't even fathom...' business - it's so lame, classic Pontius Pilate. Even though you have completely dismantled her argument I doubt if it'll make any difference. I'll be watching to see if you get a reply...