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Mike Winger idea 2019-01-23

Introduction of the SLED acronym — four categories of differences between the unborn and born humans, none of which are morally relevant

Framework for responding to objections based on differences between embryos and adult humans

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Mike Winger idea 2019-01-23

SLED — S: Size does not determine human value

First of four SLED arguments responding to the claim that the embryo's small size makes it less valuable

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Mike Winger idea 2019-01-23

SLED — L: Level of Development does not determine human value

Second SLED argument addressing the claim that underdevelopment makes the embryo less valuable

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Mike Winger idea 2019-01-23

SLED — E: Environment does not determine human value

Third SLED argument addressing the claim that location (inside vs. outside the womb) determines moral status

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Mike Winger idea 2019-01-23

SLED — D: Degree of Dependence does not determine human value

Fourth SLED argument addressing the claim that the embryo's dependence on the mother diminishes its moral status

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Mike Winger idea 2019-01-23

Overpopulation argument fails — if it justifies killing the unborn, it justifies killing anyone

Q&A — claim that overpopulation justifies abortion

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Mike Winger idea 2020-02-26

Reason 8 (Logos Apologetics): Realizing all pro-choice arguments apply equally to a one-year-old. The SLED test: Size, Level of development, Environment, Degree of dependency — none of these justify killing a baby in the womb without also justifying killing a one-year-old.

Reason 8 — SLED test destroys pro-choice arguments

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