Sunday, September 16, 2012

Can two persons reside in one body?

Yes. Introducing Abby and Brittany Hensel:





So what happens when they get pregnant and one wants an abortion and the other doesn't?

People don't exist unto themselves. Neither of these twins gets to do what they want all the time: they have to consider the welfare of the other. Is it fair that neither of them has the complete autonomy that the average woman does?

That "it's not fair" doesn't mean that they don't have to consider the person they share their body with.

You can watch full episodes here.