[gr8eman]

Evans argued that she was not given any information on cystic fibrosis screening, a different test that would have shown that both she and her husband were carriers for the gene that caused the genetic disorder in their child.

It's the doctors fault they have a disease?...Got it!

[Texan5]

This is ridiculous-if the parents were both carriers of the gene, shouldn’t CF have already shown up in at least one of their families and prompted some questions by the parents? I never heard that parents were guaranteed a perfect child-or that they were entitled to sue if they didn’t get one...

[henkster]

As a true FReeper, I didn’t read the whole article; that would require effort.

But from the tenor of the article (and knowing your posting history) I assume the argument the plaintiffs made was that if they knew their child’s condition pre-birth, they would have murdered the child through abortion.

That is simply horrible.

[pilgrim]

Wonder what the child will think of this suit, when she is old enough to comprehend this thinking,

“My mother would have terminated (kind description) me!!!

[Tax-chick]

but after giving birth, Evans's daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis

Dang it, these people are being paid to write. WHY can't they see that "after giving birth" is modifying "daughter," rather than "Evans."

I'll bet they think you can find a subject or a direct object in a prepositional phrase, too!

[DoughtyOne]

[nclaurel]

Parents who see a child as that kind of burden would be unable not to in some manner transmit that to this precious child. Poor baby. God bless her.

[Trillian]

Had she known her daughter was going to be born with cystic fibrosis, Evans said she and her husband Joe would have terminated her pregnancy.
Maybe this cold hearted woman should consider adoption. I can't imagine living with a mother who wanted to have me killed rather than deal with a medical condition.

[Mears]

This child will be “delighted” when she find out what a burden she has been.

Disgusting !!!!!

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[5th MEB]

All (well most) parents who have a child with health or physical disabilities always want to blame somebody else for their bad genes or bad habits during pregnancy.
How do I know this; my wife teaches Special Ed, both physical and mental disabilities.

[cyn]

// “I think (Evans) is the most courageous person I know,” Magan [Evan’s lawyer] said. “She has born the brunt, walking through the fire of public opinion. ...They love their child more than anything. Who would do what she’d done but for the love of her child?” //

Mark. Skewed liberal values & concept of courage.

Real courage: this 6 yr old girl, 2 yr old sister, & devoted parents who will do anything for them; keyword cystic fibrosis: http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3652985/posts?page=1 )