Your phrase "cult of the fetus" accurately describes the hypocritical and deceptively named "pro-life" movement. These people will not recognize the fact that their neighbors' pregnancy is just simply none of their business...and just as certainly not the business of any government.
This is fascism, American style, and it seems to be the Republican vision for this country. Unfortunately, the Democrats are mostly just following docilely along.
Re: “The Rant”
You got it right, Randolph......except really, it's a lot worse.