from earthtimes.org: "DENVER, Nov. 18 Colorado legislators have agreed to put a measure on the 2008 ballot that would amend the state constitution to grant legal rights to fertilized human eggs. The proposed amendment would ask voters whether "any human being from the moment of fertilization" can be awarded the rights to due process, equality and other inalienable rights..."

"The whole issue centers on when does life begin," Norton said. The word "abortion" is not in the proposal, but Norton said its passage would classify abortion as "the destruction of a person" and consequently illegal."

"The whole issue centers on when does life begin," Norton said. The word "abortion" is not in the proposal, but Norton said its passage would classify abortion as "the destruction of a person" and consequently illegal."