Its existence evokes special consideration, because it is potential human life. Although the fetus has some rights, they are less than those of a fully born person. The fetus' right to life is compromised when it threatens someone else's life its mother's or even that of its prospective siblings. No topic divides Jewish thought more. The Biblical attitude is clear and condemning toward homosexuality.
Rabbinical thought is just as condemning homosexuals are to be cut off from the community.
The problem lies with the cause of homosexuality. If it is merely an alternate life-style chosen by the individual, then this view would be justified. However, if this sexual orientation is organic in nature, the view is different. With new scientific research, homosexuality is no longer considered a mental disorder. Further, homosexuality is seen as an externally caused condition.