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re: Aborting children with down syndrome, would you do it?

Posted on 8/11/16 at 2:21 pm to
Posted by mahdragonz
Member since Jun 2013
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Posted on 8/11/16 at 2:21 pm to
I think a lot of people would say they wouldn't abort but the statistics bear out that they would.

If you think about the idea that an adult man or woman with a child's mind will live long after the parents and left to the state institutions, then I can see why that would be an option.

And Down syndrome has a lot of secondary medical issues. I feel like this issue gets a lot of play bc people think ds is all full of corky when there are many more other things.

Just like abortion for non medical issues. People say they are against them...for other people.

Posted by lsupride87
Member since Dec 2007
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Posted on 8/11/16 at 2:24 pm to
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And Down syndrome has a lot of secondary medical issues. I feel like this issue gets a lot of play bc people think ds is all full of corky when there are many more other things.
I have a family member with DS. She is the most loving person in the world. However, what you said is true. She has had major heart complications and leukemia, which are both extremely prevalent in DS. She is a joy that I know my Aunt and Uncle love, but I would be lying if I said it didnt completely change and shape their lives. That basically defines them now, as well as her sisters life.
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