The embryo doesn’t look human
like us, therefore it’s not. This is the logic of racial bigots who use
pejorative language to dehumanize those they wish to exploit. The issue
is not what an entity looks like, but what it is. The bearded lady and the
Elephant Man (John Merrick) did not look human but were, while
mannequins in storefronts often appear human but are not. The fact is
that a goldfish will always remain a goldfish while the human embryo—if
not wantonly killed—will become a fetus, newborn, toddler, and adult just
like Harkin and Moore. Only those exploiting others care about looks.
—Harkins & Moore
