I've learned from experience that it can be difficult to get straight answers from prochoice adherents. There is so much rhetoric, douplespeak and catch phrases, it can be like trudging through a swamp to get to the heart of the matter.

When talking with a prochoicer, remember this: scientifically and biologically it is a fact that a new and unique human life comes into existence at conception. Therefore, in any debate, the burden of proof is on the prochoicer. So, to help you understand their perspective better and to recognize common strawmen, here are some of the prochoice arguments I hear most often and what they really mean: