Claim an embryo as a dependent

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   IslandBitesposted 2 years ago

   Georgians can claim an embryo as a dependent on tax returns
   
   The Georgia Department of Revenue said Monday that in-state residents can claim embryos with a “detectable human heartbeat” as dependents on their taxes.
   
   It added that an embryo “with a detectable heartbeat” has been added to the definition of dependent, effective July 20, the date of the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling which allows all abortions in the state to be banned once a fetal heartbeat is detected by an ultrasound.
   
   The July Circuit Court decision also redefined its “personhood” provision throughout Georgia law to include an embryo or fetus at any stage of development.
   
   The statement by the Georgia Department of Revenue added that as of July 20, taxpayers can claim an exemption in the amount of $3,000 per embryo.
   
   Huh?
   
   What do you think?

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      gmwilliamsposted 2 years agoin reply to this

      This is totally beyond insane & into utter stupidity.  The complete meltdown of American society.

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         Nathanvilleposted 2 years agoin reply to this

         Yep.

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   AliciaCposted 2 years ago

   I think we need to learn a lot more about the development of an embryo (as opposed to a fetus) in order for this to make sense. A better marker would be nervous system development rather than heart development. The heart is simply a pump. The brain provides identity.
   
   The early embryo is a bunch of cells. The problem is that differentiation soon occurs. Identifying the maturity of the nervous system in an embryo while it’s still inside its mother and without harming it may be difficult, but I think it’s an important factor for researchers to study.
   
   For now, I think the Georgia politicians should seek the opinions of multiple scientists who are studying embryonic and fetal nervous system development and base their decision on the latest research. It seems that they aren’t interested in doing this.

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   Sharlee01posted 2 years ago

   Gosh, not sure how to digest this. Is this an incentive or a reward for one's decision to become a parent?  I mean it seems to give that message. And is it wise to make that decision due to monetary reward?

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