Suppose that new life indeed does begin at conception, but it's not fully embodied until some indefinite point in time. Is it not imperative to dehumanize that new life?
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*As for the usefulness of a newly conceived life or idea -- that requires time. The following anecdote may apply. Sometime in the 19th century, a delegation of government dignitaries visited Michael Faraday to view his electric motors and other inventions. One said "This is all very interesting, but of what possible use are these toys?" Faraday responded: "I cannot say what use they may be, but I can confidently predict that one day you will be able to tax them."
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An idea utility may be highly subject, not unlike many lives.
PS Mike knew his government, didn't he?
I know, that was awesome. They'll tax not only the invention but everything surrounding the invention. Absolutely everything surrounding the invention.
Then having taxed it, and having established bureaucracies within bureaucracies to regulate, they proceed to tack on fees, charges and surcharges, levies, tolls, tariffs, and assessments and penalties.
Isn't it odd that even an invention or life that is supremely destructive would still be considered "useful".
Examples:
Mustard gas
Disco
Kardashians
Ok, granted. If you needed it, then mustard gas would be "useful".
I get more gas from sauerkraut than from mustard. Both are good on brats.
Inventions get shit-canned all the time.
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