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When Do Human Rights Begin?
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1.
At what point in the human development timeline do you believe human rights begin?
(Required.)
1 Day: Conception - a whole, living human with unique DNA is formed
21 Days: Heartbeat begins
8 Weeks: All organs are formed
12 Weeks: Digestive tract begins functioning
16 Weeks: Starts to dream
20 Weeks: Can feel pain
22 Weeks: Viability (potential to survive outside the womb)
27 Weeks: Can hiccup and open eyes
34 Weeks: Immune system developing
40 Weeks: Baby is born
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2.
Which of the following best describes the rationale for your answer to Question 1?
(Required.)
Everyone has rights, including the preborn
This is ultimately circumstances dependent
Preborn life should recognized, but legal protections should not extended
No personhood or legal protections should be extended to the preborn
A pregnant woman has bodily autonomy
Unsure
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