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I think you and I are talking about different kind of sensitivities here. I am not talking about goriness, but about human dignity. Imagine you need a kidney transplant. And luck would have it so that there is a volunteer who is willing to donate her kidney to save your life. She does so out of love (love for your or love for humankind in general), and does not care about compensation. You would of course be grateful for her incredible humanity, and even though she does not ask for anything else in return, you know you will do whatever you can when she is in need in the future.
Now, imagine a different situation where there is a doctor between you and a donor, and you and the donor do not get to see each other. The doctor does not seem to care whether you and the kidney donor have a meaningful communication, but seems more interested in extracting more money out of you and from your insurance. Moreover, the doctor tells you there are other kidneys available in different price ranges, and it is up to you and your size of wallet. You feel no choice but to choose the most expensive kidney you can afford so that is what you do. After the surgery you overhear the doctor bragging to his colleagues how much money he made by selling you a "premium" kidney that he would not waste his money on..
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This is the kind of sensitivity I was talking about. Not goriness. I do not know how the Planned Parenthood doctor should have talked - maybe the doctors should not be put to such situation to begin with. I do not think commodification of fetal organs will help realize the ideal pro-choice folks seek.
So basically the propaganda hit piece worked on you. Just say that next time, we know what that entails.
