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The difference is immaterial in the third trimester[1] when it becomes viable and the only difference is whether it's outside or inside.

[1]: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fetus#/media/File:Prenatal_dev...




And that's complete goalpost shifting.

Third trimester abortions are extremely rare (less than 1%) and are overwhelmingly performed for medical reasons, not because of personal choice. There aren't tons of women carrying babies around in their bodies for six months then spontaneously deciding they don't want it after all, it's always been a disingenuous talking point.




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