I think he could have frame it better, instead of asking her "favorite" method of abortion, he should have asked which one is the best one according to her expert opinion and why that is. That way she doesn't get to weasel out by claimin "full spectrum of reproductive rights" and if she brings up being humane as criteria ask her why is she being humane to a "clump of cells"
I agree completely, that would have made for an infinitely better argument, and one which wouldn't do more damage to his credibility then to hers.
Besides, I always have my doubts about whether or not people have the courage of their convictions when it comes to contentious topics like that; it's one of the reasons I hate the whole "clump of cells" argument. That's true in the zygote division stage, sure, but by the time a.pregnancy is detectable, you're way, way past that.
You need to be willing to say "I want this fetus destroyed". Lying to yourself is reprehensible.
I think he could have frame it better, instead of asking her "favorite" method of abortion, he should have asked which one is the best one according to her expert opinion and why that is. That way she doesn't get to weasel out by claimin "full spectrum of reproductive rights" and if she brings up being humane as criteria ask her why is she being humane to a "clump of cells"
I agree completely, that would have made for an infinitely better argument, and one which wouldn't do more damage to his credibility then to hers.
Besides, I always have my doubts about whether or not people have the courage of their convictions when it comes to contentious topics like that; it's one of the reasons I hate the whole "clump of cells" argument. That's true in the zygote division stage, sure, but by the time a.pregnancy is detectable, you're way, way past that.
You need to be willing to say "I want this fetus destroyed". Lying to yourself is reprehensible.