No, no, a thousand times no. The debate about when "life actually begins" has to do with fetal viability. Generally, 21 weeks or less in gestation means that the fetus will not be viable. Twenty-two to 25 weeks may be viable due to intensive medical intervention, thanks to continuing advances in science. Twenty-six weeks and forward may require medical intervention, but the chances for survival are more likely.

Characterizing the debate as "appearing to exist merely to suppress progressive questions around children's rights is a mischaracterization.