What If Abortion Was Illegal Worldwide?

Imagine a world, where no woman could ask for an abortion. Even if she'd been sexually assaulted. Even if not having an abortion means her own life would be at risk. You may argue that life begins at conception and it's wrong to kill anyone even a fetus. After all, a fetus is a potential human being and by 18 weeks is developed enough to feel pain.

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