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Why is it considered murder to kill an unborn child, but abortion is not considered murder (legally speaking)?

Asked by prolificus (6583points) March 29th, 2011 from iPhone

(Let me preface by saying I’m pro-choice. I’ve been pondering this question, so I’m asking with sincerity of wanting to know the answer, not to flamebait.)

Rephrasing the question: if someone attacks a pregnant woman, and in the process kills the unborn baby, the attacker is charged with murder. However, if the same pregnant woman had an abortion, she is not guilty of murder. Why the difference? What makes one situation guilty of murder and the other not if both result in killing of an unborn child?

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