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It could easily be argued that Bob's stance is already pro-life as he's insisting abortion should be allowed on the basis of it not currently being "alive". That's not trying to invoke horseshoe theory, he is drawing the line on "Is it alive?" rather then a more rational "last resort" stance. It leaves the implication that had Bob consider it alive than it won't be okay and if that's not his intent then it makes no sense to focus on that particular detail.The problem is abortion is one of the most vexing moral quandaries facing society today and it has been for decades, if not centuries. It's likely an increasing number of people will shift, if not to a pro-life view, then a more hesitantly pro-choice one as microsurgery on younger and younger fetuses becomes more widespread, and as premature births of earlier and earlier dates survive as normal children.
Because Bob is an angry simpleton with a chip on his shoulder who is totally incapable of grasping nuance, he seizes on the most simplistic, black and white view of the abortion issue, so he can comfortably pour his hatred on all the God-botherers and conservatives he despises anyway.
Either way, it goes without saying that he's a loud moron who doesn't have philosophical debates with themselves on the toilet like a normal person.