Posted on 09/18/2008 8:55:35 AM PDT by Zakeet
In stunningly self-centered, cruel fashion, Nicholas Provenzo, writer for the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism suggests that Sarah Palin’s decision to give birth to a child with Down Syndrome, is a financial burden that others are forced to suffer with.
Provenzo, who has written opinion pieces for the Washington Times, Capitalism Magazine, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, as well as being a guest on Bill Maher’s former show, Politically Incorrect, makes his case for “the morality of aborting a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome.”
The full first paragraph of the piece which is circulating amidst the blogosphere reads (emphasis mine):
Like many, I am troubled by the implications of Alaska governor and Republican Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin's decision to knowingly give birth to a child disabled with Down syndrome. Given that Palin's decision is being celebrated in some quarters, it is crucial to reaffirm the morality of aborting a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome (or by extension, any unborn fetus)—a freedom that anti-abortion advocates seek to deny.
Morally justifiable reasons for killing a baby? There is no justifiable reason for taking any child's life, and to call it a moral obligation to society is undeniably one of the more disgusting things to be written by a human being, about another human being.
In fact, advocating the abortion of a child based on the potential of that child having a disease or imperfection of some kind raises echoes of Nazi Germany’s quest for an Aryan race.
The suggestion that another life should be ended based on the presence of an extra chromosome, and that another healthy individual’s own life is more precious because of that, is over the top narcissism.
Maybe this shouldn’t surprise quite so much. After all, it wasn’t too long ago that sick individuals were offering up baby Trig on ebay. We live in a society where skeptics simply can't admire someone who stands on their principals. They must tear them down by insinuating that such a move is merely a political prop. Or, in this case, they argue that choosing life was actually a selfish move. A stunning argument to say the least.
However, Mr. Provenzo demonstrates his own level of selfishness in his rant. He doesn’t go the typical route of the pro-choice crowd, but reveals some very bizarre reasoning for why it is Palin’s obligation to have killed her baby boy – the care, love and effort required to raise Trig is a cost that others must bear.
A parent has a moral obligation to provide for his or her children until these children are equipped to provide for themselves. Because a person afflicted with Down syndrome is only capable of being marginally productive (if at all) and requires constant care and supervision, unless a parent enjoys the wealth to provide for the lifetime of assistance that their child will require, they are essentially stranding the cost of their child's life upon others.
I think Trig, and everyone who values life as a precious gift, all life, is extremely grateful for the Palin’s decision, no matter the challenges. Trig is a blessing and an inspiration to the conservative pro-life movement, as are Sarah and Todd Palin for making the right choice, the only choice.
And, if Mr. Provenzo needs examples of how someone with Down Syndrome has gone above and beyond the state of being ‘marginally productive,’ he only need look here, here, and of course, here, among countless others. In fact, I am quite certain that our very own readers could cite personal stories of their own.
The difference is these socialists want everyone to believe that having an insurance card in your pocket, means you’re going to receive the treatment you need.
If it’s gov’t run, then they decide whether you get the healthcare you need.
Run along now troll...
Now who is rich? Who is fulfilled? Who is blessed for eternity? This magnificent foster mother, or Nicholas ("Kill the Retards") Provenza?
Now those who are on welfare and able bodied? There are so many smug elitist who judge the disabled. Yet, these are many of the same people who are depressed and want to and do kill themselves not seeing God's plan in their life. And their life is the greatest gift of all.
Non sequitur.
Figures.
Exactly the same philosophy. The Holocaust started with hospitalized mental patients, physically disabled, and mentally retarded. "Useless eaters" the Nazis called them. Just like Provenzo here. May he have a "special needs' child someday so he can develop some empathy for fellow human beings.
Thanks for posting. Nicholas Provenzo? I’ve never heard of this lunatic.
If all you give me to work with are your lies and hyperbolic stupidity...
Libertarian + Objectivist = babykillers
http://www.l4l.org/
Whatever troll...
In stunningly self-centered, cruel fashion, Nicholas Provenzo, writer for the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism suggests that Sarah Palin’s decision to give birth to a child with Down Syndrome, is a financial burden that others are forced to suffer with.Provenzo, who has written opinion pieces for the Washington Times, Capitalism Magazine, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, as well as being a guest on Bill Maher’s former show, Politically Incorrect, makes his case for “the morality of aborting a fetus diagnosed with Down syndrome.”
Nice foor shot.
“Maher has admitted that’s he’s a libertartian.”
Nick Provenzo is founder and Chairman of the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism. Nicholas P. Provenzo is a veteran defender of individual rights and economic freedom. In 1998, Provenzo founded the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism. Via his work at the Center, Provenzo has established and led advocacy programs in defense of victims of the governmental violation of individual rights in areas including antitrust, fundamental tax reform, property rights, environmental legislation, genetic research, and the Elián Gonzalez immigration case.
Actions speak louder than words. Which is why regardless of what you claim to be, you are nothing but a troll...
Support for abortion, sodomy, gay marriage, open borders, dope...
Hey, you're right! Maher is libertarian in word and deed!
Nicholas Provenzo, writer for the Center for the Advancement of Capitalism suggests that Sarah Palin's decision to give birth to a child with Down Syndrome, is a financial burden that others are forced to suffer with. Provenzo, who has written opinion pieces for the Washington Times, Capitalism Magazine, and the Atlanta Journal Constitution, as well as being a guest on Bill Maher's former show, Politically Incorrect...
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