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[quote=Anonymous]This thread is nuts, with lots of assumptions and unneeded defensiveness.

Me, I'd totally terminate a severely disabled kid. Probably even Down's, even having known both truly dear children and adults with the syndrome. I'd have to do some research first, though.

Do I expect judgement for this decision, yes. Do I care? No. So long as I continue to be able to make that choice then judge away. I'd still mourn the life that would have, could have been. The universe can be cruel in allowing such conditions to exist, and we have the technology to minimize some risk and I choose to use it. Especially as I already have a child and so his needs would most certainly take a back seat.

As for those who do choose to bring disabled children into the world, well, great. I'm sure your child will bring you much joy making the struggles worth it, and more power to you. I admire their courage, certainly. I absolutely believe there should be support for those, public and private.

I will admit to passing judgement on those who choose to carry when their fetus is absolutely incompatible with life because I think it's pointless. But, they get to choose what's best for them and more power to them. I've never had a personal friend choose that path, but if I did I would support them all the way. Maybe that would change my mind, but I don't think so. I think of how so many strangers made comments about my pregnancy during those later months and I know I couldn't stand the knife every time knowing that there was a doomed being getting stronger every day with no hope of survival past a few painful moments.

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