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Down Syndrome and the Pressure to Abort
Zenit News Agenc ^ | March 9, 2006 | Elizabeth Schlitz

Posted on 03/09/2006 5:38:33 PM PST by NYer

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1 posted on 03/09/2006 5:38:39 PM PST by NYer
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To: american colleen; Lady In Blue; Salvation; narses; SMEDLEYBUTLER; redhead; Notwithstanding; ...
"Soon it will be a sin for parents to have a child that carries the heavy burden of genetic disease. We are entering a world where we have to consider the quality of our children."

I recently encountered this 'mentality' while collecting donations for a baby born with a genetic disorder that required immediate surgery. The office was comprised totally of democratic constituents. They gave not one dime. Meanwhile, the adjacent office, comprised of republicans, not only contributed to the child's surgery but also adopted her family and provided them with everything on their Christmas wish list.

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2 posted on 03/09/2006 5:42:35 PM PST by NYer (Discover the beauty of the Eastern Catholic Churches - freepmail me for more information.)
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Should people who know they are having a baby with Downs Syndrome be allowed to abort?


3 posted on 03/09/2006 5:43:07 PM PST by SamAdams76 (Venus is dazzling, but not very high, in the western sky)
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I would not be opposed to liberals having abortions......

"If we can`t route them out, we`ll breed them out."

4 posted on 03/09/2006 5:43:39 PM PST by Screamname (Tagline)
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Q: Why do you think it has become socially acceptable to abort a child with Down syndrome? Schiltz: Because, unfortunately, it has become socially acceptable to abort any baby who disappoints the expectations of the baby's parents for any reason, as the increasingly common practice of sex-selection abortion indicates.

If they ever do find a "gay gene", people may terminate pregnancies based on that. I wonder what libs will do since they support abortions and gay rights. Quite a dilemma.

5 posted on 03/09/2006 5:43:49 PM PST by edpc
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I think I'm speechless.


6 posted on 03/09/2006 5:44:29 PM PST by cvq3842
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Don't forget mothers who abort every daughter they produce, looking for a son. You think the feminists will be able to bite their tongues and sit on their hands for that? They have so far...


8 posted on 03/09/2006 5:45:58 PM PST by Gordongekko909 (I know. Let's cut his WHOLE BODY off.)
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Disabled babies also come with very attractive stipends from the state and federal government.


9 posted on 03/09/2006 5:46:02 PM PST by Chickensoup (The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.The water in the pot is getting warmer, froggies.)
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Great article. Thanks for posting.


11 posted on 03/09/2006 5:46:56 PM PST by AuH2ORepublican (http://auh2orepublican.blogspot.com/)
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"Many prospective parents are waiting for years to adopt children with Down syndrome, according to a recent article in the Associated Press."

Why would so many people be specially waiting to try get a child with Down's syndrome?


12 posted on 03/09/2006 5:48:54 PM PST by gondramB (Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's and unto God that which is God's.)
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Eugenics is back.


13 posted on 03/09/2006 5:50:42 PM PST by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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To: edpc
I wonder what libs will do since they support abortions and gay rights.

They support gay rights and militant Islam, yet don't think it much of a contradiction.

14 posted on 03/09/2006 5:51:29 PM PST by Mr Ramsbotham (Bend over and think of England.)
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I've known several people with Down's; they have more than a normal amount of emotional problems, but these are easily treated with counseling and medication. Generally they are very kind and loving people -- it is sickening that people would want to murder them.


16 posted on 03/09/2006 5:52:56 PM PST by wagglebee ("We are ready for the greatest achievements in the history of freedom." -- President Bush, 1/20/05)
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To: SamAdams76

my grand daughter was diagnosed as carrying a Down's baby, the perfectly normal result of her pregnancy can be seen by clicking my screen name.


17 posted on 03/09/2006 5:53:11 PM PST by Graybeard58 (Remember and pray for Sgt. Matt Maupin - MIA/POW- Iraq since 04/09/04)
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To: gondramB
People are willing to accept a Down's syndrome child.
18 posted on 03/09/2006 5:53:55 PM PST by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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I have a Catholic friend who avoided getting a amniocentesis, even though she was in the high risk group, just because of this dilemma.


19 posted on 03/09/2006 5:56:41 PM PST by Fishing-guy
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To: Graybeard58

Beautiful babe. Yeah, they get it wrong too often.


20 posted on 03/09/2006 5:57:30 PM PST by RobbyS ( CHIRHO)
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