Which of the following best captures Thomson's argument that abortion is sometimes morally permissible?
A) A fetus is not a person; so, it doesn't have the right to life.
B) Justly killing a fetus does not violate its right to life, and some abortions are cases of just killing.
C) A fetus is only a potential person; so, its right to life is of lesser worth than an adult human's rights.
D) A Good Samaritan would not actually sacrifice his or her freedom for the famous violinist; so, someone can meet the standard set by the Good Samaritan while having an abortion.

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Thomson's argument, as presented in her famous violinist analogy, suggests that there are circumstances under which abortion is morally permissible, not because the fetus lacks a right to life, but because its right to life does not always obligate the mother to carry the pregnancy to term. This is akin to the idea that one can justly end a life in certain situations without violating the right to life, such as in self-defense or in the case of the violinist, where you are not obligated to use your body to keep another person alive.

Which of the Following Best Captures Thomson's Argument That Abortion