The Worth of the Human Fetus.

Differences Between the Left and Conservatives Part II

The Worth of the Human Fetus.

For those on the political left, the human fetus is generally not considered to have intrinsic or inherent value; its life can be ended up to whatever point state law allows, and it isn’t regarded as a person. In extreme cases, such as in Communist China, abortion is permitted at any stage of pregnancy. By contrast, conservatives believe that a fetus is a human being from the instant of conception—life itself, sparked by the divine.

This leads to a striking contradiction in the law: If a pregnant woman who wants her baby is attacked, and the fetus dies as a result, the attacker can be charged with homicide. But if the mother chooses abortion, that same life is treated as disposable—unless you count its value to the abortion industry. And that industry is substantial: In the US alone, family planning and abortion clinics generated an estimated $4.3 billion in revenue in 2024. Planned Parenthood, the largest provider, reported nearly $2.1 billion in income last year, with taxpayer funding making up about $699 million—almost $2 million a day. Ultimately, the value of life seems to depend less on its heartbeat, and more on the bottom line.