If they say no, then ask why they feel any differently for an unborn child. (If they said yes, continue to ask probing questions to see if they actually have a middle ground in which they consider killing another person to be unethical.) After all, in both cases, we have a living human being who is dependent on the mother for sustenance. If they start making an argument about how "nobody knows exactly when life begins", or how the entity in the womb is not yet a "person", make your case as follows:   Ask them at what moment they consider a human life begins. At the moment when a human sperm penetrates a human ovum, a new entity called the "Zygote" comes into existence. The zygote is the first cell formed at conception, the earliest developmental stage of the human embryo, followed by the "Morula" and "Blastocyst" stages.  The new human zygote has a genetic composition that is absolutely unique, distinct from any other human ever existed, including that of its mother (thereby refuting the claim that what is involved in abortion is merely "a woman and her body").  Explain that earliest human embryo is biologically alive. It fulfills the four criteria needed to establish biological life: metabolism, growth, reaction to stimuli, and reproduction.  Is the embryo a human organism or a human being? Remind them the scientific definition of an "organism":  a complex structure of interdependent elements constituted to carry on the activities of life by separately-functioning but mutually dependant organs. The zygote easily meets this definition. It acts immediately and decisively to initiate a developmental program that will, barring accident, disease, or external intervention, proceed seamlessly through formation of the definitive body, birth, childhood, adolescence, maturity, and aging, ending with death. This coordinated behavior is the very hallmark of an organism.  By stark contrast, a mere collection of human cells may carry on the activities of cellular life, but it will not exhibit coordinated interactions directed towards a higher level of organization. Ask them if they don't consider the unborn baby to be a human being, would they consider them a mere piece of property? Sometimes, quick recitations of the facts of human development will weaken the "not yet a person" mentality.   The cardiovascular system is the first major system to function. At about 22 days after conception, the child's heart begins to circulate his own blood, distinct from that of his mother's, and his heartbeat can be detected on ultrasound.  At just six weeks, the child's eyes and eye lids, nose, mouth, and tongue have formed. Electrical brain activity can be detected at six or seven weeks, and by the end of the eighth week, the child, now known as a "fetus," has developed all organs and bodily structures.  By ten weeks after conception, the child can make bodily movements. An unborn child may move away from the instrument that is going to end its life in an abortion.  By twenty weeks of gestation, a baby will react physically to outside stimuli such as sound, light and touch.   “At 20 weeks, the fetal brain has the full complement of brain cells present in adulthood, ready and waiting to receive pain signals from the body, and their electrical activity can be recorded by standard electroencephalography (EEG).” - Dr. Paul Ranalli, neurologist, University of Toronto An unborn baby at 20 weeks gestation “is fully capable of experiencing pain. … Without question, [abortion] is a dreadfully painful experience for any infant subjected to such a surgical procedure.” - Robert J. White, M.D., PhD., professor of neurosurgery, Case Western University

Summary: Ask pro-abortion activists if they are in favor of killing already-born babies and children, just because the mother considers them a burden and want to get rid of them. Mention that we are either persons or properties. Provide more facts on human development. Remind them that the unborn baby have feelings of his own and can respond to his environment.


By knowing which one you have, you can take appropriate action. A cold is typically confined to your head — coughing, sneezing, and a runny nose. The flu can take over your whole body. Flu symptoms include headaches and muscle aches, chills and fever, and vomiting, though often not all together. The flu tends to make you feel much sicker than a cold. Sometimes just drinking lots of fluids can help flush out the infection in your system. Water is often the best choice, but drink whatever tastes the best to you. For water, try for a big glass every two hours or so. You also might want to try Pedialyte or another beverage that provides electrolytes, especially if you are vomiting or have diarrhea. Especially for a cold, tea can help ease congestion and soothe a sore throat. Tea also contains theophylline, which helps to clean out your lungs and decrease the mucus. Any kind of tea will be helpful, and honey often helps coat your throat and makes you more comfortable. If you have an appetite, stick to whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. Even though sweets or fast foods might sound good at the time, they are not going to help your body function well and fight off your illness. Your best choices for food partially depend on your symptoms.  A sore throat would benefit from soothing foods like mashed potatoes, scrambled eggs, or creamy soups. Body aches, on the other hand, might be helped by dark leafy greens, yogurt, and avocados — foods high in magnesium or calcium. Headaches benefit mostly from drinking water. Sometimes caffeine can help in small doses, particularly coffee or tea. But be sure to re-hydrate with water after the caffeine has dried you out. For congestion, try making "golden milk." Use two cups of coconut milk to simmer on the stove with a teaspoon each of ginger and turmeric, and a dash of black pepper. After a couple minutes of simmering, let it sit for 10 minutes before drinking. Turmeric has anti-inflammatory properties, and this is a good way to get it into your system.  Eat some chicken soup. Traditional wisdom was right — chicken soup can help you recover from a cold. It boosts your immune system, and based on the ingredients, can add electrolytes and an array of vitamins, as well as helping to thin out mucus. The hot steam can help dislodge the mucus. The water can also help energize your skin while washing away some of the germs that have gathered on your body as you've been sick. Use hot water and a spoonful of salt, with an optional spoonful of hydrogen peroxide. You could also use hydrogen peroxide alone, but be careful to use a small amount (two teaspoons) at room temperature. You can also water it down, but it is very effective at clearing mucus.
Summary: Determine if you have a cold or the flu. Keep yourself hydrated. Drink hot tea. Eat healthy foods. Take a hot shower. Gargle to help your sore throat.