Quote by Potter Stewart

Abortion is inherently different from other medical procedures because no other procedure involves the purposeful termination of a potential life.

Abortion is inherently different from other medical procedur

Summary

This quote emphasizes that abortion is unique and sets itself apart from other medical procedures due to its specific nature of intentionally ending a potential life. Unlike other medical procedures that aim to cure or improve health, abortion involves deciding to terminate a pregnancy and the potential development of a human life. It highlights the ethical dimension related to the deliberate cessation of a life that has the potential to grow and experience the world. The quote suggests that the distinction lies in the inherent ethical considerations surrounding the termination of a potential life, making abortion a controversial and distinctive medical procedure.

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