I said in my post that the statement "life begins at conception" is not my opinion. Apologies if you felt the use of the word "nonsense" was ad hominem, and you're correct, it doesn't encourage healthy debate to insult others.
However, I stand by the opinion (backed up with some evidence) that...
Oh don't get me wrong, I do not want JRM in any position of influence or power.
I am in a similar boat to you, I think the line is VERY blurred as to where life begins.
I'm sorry, but you're just incorrect here. For example, 52% of Americans believe life begins at conception. I'm not sure what the stat is for the UK - no doubt lower - but to suggest it is a tiny (i.e. 0-5%) minority is nonsense.
Well put. And I'm a lefty.
If you believe that life begins at conception, then you're not going to be comfortable with what you see as murder, nor would feel it should be an individual's choice to murder, and none of the public's business.
These are not my own views by the way, just...