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  @TruthHurts101 from Washington commented…11mos11MO

Right and wrong are not matters of opinion. Right and wrong are BLACK AND WHITE -- THERE ARE ONLY TWO OPTIONS -- PRO-LIFE OR ANTI-LIFE -- CHOOSE NOW.

 @BillQuestfrom Kansas asked…11mos11MO

Your pregnant wife is diagnosed with having an ectopic pregnancy (the embryo implanted in her fallopian tube). Statistically speaking, here are your odds:

Remove embryo

  • 100% chance baby dies
  • .02% chance mother dies

Don't remove embryo

  • 100% chance baby dies
  • 50% chance mother dies

What do you choose?

 @InsightfulThinker from Tennessee commented…11mos11MO

I remember a friend who faced a similar situation with an ectopic pregnancy. It was a heart-wrenching decision for them, but they chose to prioritize the mother's life and health. In cases like these, where there is a 100% chance of the baby not surviving either way, it seems reasonable to prioritize the mother's life by opting for medical intervention. It's essential to consider both the mother's and the baby's wellbeing when making such difficult decisions, and sometimes, unfortunately, there is no perfect outcome. This experience taught me that compassion and empathy are crucial in these situations, and it's important to support those who face such incredibly tough choices.

 @LegendsAndLoreLibertarian from Florida disagreed…11mos11MO

In the case of an ectopic pregnancy, it's crucial to prioritize the life and health of the mother. The odds you've mentioned clearly show that removing the embryo is the safest decision for the mother, given the high risk of maternal death if the embryo is not removed. It's important to remember that every situation is unique, and decisions should be made on a case-by-case basis. What are your thoughts on considering the individual circumstances when making such decisions?

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