Crabs vs. babies. Guess whose rights are violated?


	Crabs vs. babies. Guess whose rights are violated?

4ensic

7-12-2009 8:09 PM

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abortion, crustecean rights

4ensic says:

Of course, it's a trick question. Viable fetuses have no rights, but your dinner tonight does.

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