On balance, I'm against abortion. It's a gut feeling and I cannot justify it rationally. I do accept there are circumstances where it should be permitted, and I think these must be related to saving the life of mother or foetus.

I have a question, however. It seems to be universally accepted that, if the mother's life is in danger, the foetus may be aborted to save her. Why? Isn't the unborn baby's right to life as good as, if not better than, the mother's?