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.