Full Idea
Accepting views about the sanctity of life of the foetus commits us to a policy of drastically increasing the proportion of the population who are seriously abnormal.
Gist of Idea
The sanctity of life doctrine implies a serious increase of abnormality among the population
Source
Jonathan Glover (Causing Death and Saving Lives [1977], §11.7)
Book Reference
Glover,Jonathan: 'Causing Death and Saving Lives' [Penguin 1982], p.149
A Reaction
This is a utilitarian view, and one with which I sympathise. We can't steamroller women's feelings for some greater dream about humanity, but the larger picture is vital to the discussion.