Which of the following best captures Marquis's main argument for the claim that the vast majority of abortions are morally wrong?
A) Killing a fetus deprives it of a future like ours, which is wrong.
B) Killing a fetus involves killing a person, which is wrong.
C) Killing a fetus involves killing a living thing, which is wrong.
D) Killing a fetus deprives it of desire satisfaction and discontinues its experience.

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Marquis argues that abortion is morally wrong primarily because it deprives the fetus of a future like ours, which is a significant loss. He emphasizes the value of the potential future experiences, activities, projects, and enjoyments that the fetus will miss out on, rather than focusing on personhood, the fact that the fetus is living, or the discontinuation of experiences.

Which of the Following Best Captures Marquis's Main Argument for the Claim