<< Yet the fetus in the womb is a part of the woman's body, thus she should
have control over it. *It is her body*, she's not simply a vessel.
Isn't this logically coherent? >>
This won't do. If it's a distinct person, even if it is a part of a woman's body, then there's a perfectly plausible argument that the control she has over her body is limited. Likewise her fist is part of her body, but she may not do what she pleases with it, foir example, beat someone to death. --jks