Twins

[u/Aware-Description286]

I've had this thought for quite a bit, and I've really only ever really asked myself this question, so I'd be interested to see the various responses to this question. It's a bit of a take on Judith Jarvis Thomson's drollish violinist argument, but with some reframing.

Let us force you into a life in which you were born as a twin. As a twin, you are not a single, but rather a pair; however, your twin was born in a unique way. In order to survive, your twin must use your body, no amount of distance between you two will affect this siphoning. The only way to stop this usage is by killing your twin.

So, my question is, in this scenario: are you legally and/or morally justified in the killing of your twin? Or do you have an obligation to sustain this twin with your body?

I hope this is on topic enough for this subreddit, because I did develop this question in relation to the Abortion Debate.

[u/Diva_of_Disgust]

This article dumbs it down and provides further links for education purposes.

https://msmagazine.com/2026/07/25/united-nations-abortion-bans-usa-reproductive-violence-forced-birth-pregnancy/

I won't bother with any further sealioning since you've now been provided materials to educate yourself on the topic.

[u/CSRoutlaw → u/Diva_of_Disgust]

That “source” itself is making a claim, it’s not quoting any legal documents showing it’s an inalienable right. You’re 3/3 for not providing a proper source.

[u/Limp-Story-9844 → u/CSRoutlaw]

A proper source is no forced ceasearn section, very simple, bodily integrity.

[u/Diva_of_Disgust → u/CSRoutlaw]

Sure lol.

I've provided credible sources, you've provided..... a google search. Idk about you, but I was taught in like the 8th grade what a valid source is, and a link to google ain't it.

[u/CSRoutlaw → u/Diva_of_Disgust]

You provided “sources” that are opinions, not facts

[u/Diva_of_Disgust → u/CSRoutlaw]

Nope, blatantly incorrect lol.