Assume that Thomson is correct that there may well be cases in which carrying the child to term requires only Minimally Decent Samaritanism of the mother. Which of the following could you infer from that claim?
A) All abortions are morally permissible because they are all just killings.
B) All abortions are morally impermissible because they are unjust killings.
C) Some abortions are morally impermissible because they are unjust killings.
D) Minimally Decent Samaritanism is an incorrect standard for evaluating actions.

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Thomson's argument suggests that while some cases may require only minimal decency to carry a pregnancy to term, implying that not all abortions are justifiable, it also implies that some abortions could be considered morally impermissible if they do not meet the criteria of unjust killings, thus not all abortions are morally permissible.

Assume That Thomson Is Correct That There May Well Be