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To: Scarchin
My only news of this child comes from reading your post, followed by the comments of other posters. My immediate thought was, "Why would someone even want to post a thread about this tragedy? What is the purpose?"

You asked, "Would you have given birth?" Without a pre-natal test, such as amniocentesis, how would the parents know their child had such severe deformities? I commend anyone who can truthfully say that, knowing their unborn child will be born with these exact same problems, they still want the baby to be born and are dedicated to caring for the child for however long he/she lives.

The only picture I saw of this baby invokes pure sadness.

No baby should be deposited on a cold, flat table with not one other human being in sight. Cruelty caught on camera.

If I understood one poster who sounded like he/she had some knowledge of the subject, this baby will not live long. Frankly, I hope that's true. Even if we believe that we will become perfect after this earthly life (that's if God will be so loving and kind to overlook our sins), I can only think that this little baby's life on earth will be torturous. Who would want it?

BTW, I am against abortion in almost every circumstance, but I have a hard time when it comes to a tragedy such as this, or forcing a 12-year old rape victim to carry and give birth, for example. Call me wishy-washy if you choose.

57 posted on 08/15/2006 11:01:30 PM PDT by IIntense
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To: IIntense
My purpose was to discuss abortion. In the US this child would most likely have been killed in the womb.

Often when discussion abortion hypothetical examples are used. This is one of those examples brought to life.

76 posted on 08/16/2006 5:04:39 AM PDT by Scarchin (+)
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