If a pregnant mother is beaten and loses her child, is it a murder?

[Destino]

Originally posted by Painkiller


Life starts at conception. Science itself has proved this fact. The REAL issue is, do people feel that the fetus is a "Human" life, and should the fetus be treated AS a Human.

I personally believe that the fetus IS a Human life, and should be valued as such.

So then if you wife has a miscarriage her body should be considered a crime scene until the police declare otherwise? You should have to report the death of the fetus or face punishment? You should have to report the conception of the fetus or face punishment? Should you fill out this new citizens paperwork during the first or second month of pregnancy?

If a woman chooses to work through her pregnancy and the stress leads to a miscarriage is she a criminal? How about if she doesn't know she is a month pregnant and drinks causing the fetus harm, again criminal?