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20-week abortion ban too soon: Our view
Pro-Abortion and Pro-Democratic party newspaper, below is a quote from themselves.
"While some genetic conditions, such as Down syndrome, can be detected with amniocentesis at 16 to 22 weeks, even then it can take two weeks to get results."
So tell me again why we fought Nazi Germany and did we win or did it take Nazi Germany 70 years to defeat us? Government officials approving if a patient doesn't deserve to live anymore, eliminating "undesirables" (only this time they want to do this before they can live to see the light of day, literally).
Decisions on abortion aren't up to USA Today, or any level of government.
I look around and thank my lucky stars that accident of birth landed me in the USA. Those in America who look around and see themselves in Nazi Germany suffer from a serious lack of perspective, to put it charitably.
I think that is up to a mother and possibly a father to decide if they wish to raise a child with down syndrome. It is not an easy choice to abort a child, it is also not an easy choice to raise a child with down syndrome.
I think that is up to a mother and possibly a father to decide if they wish to raise a child with down syndrome. It is not an easy choice to abort a child, it is also not an easy choice to raise a child with down syndrome.
As a father of a disabled child now 25 years old I can say you are spot on. I love my child to the point of obsession. I don't regret a minute of my time with my child. That said the challenges can not be overstated.
She is a victim waiting to happen. She is a danger to herself because she has no fear of dangers. 1 minute of relaxed diligence and you have a crisis.
The upside? Christmas is always a heart warming reward. She has the wonder of a child. Her birthday July 3 is her second most favorite event. She thinks the 4th of July fireworks are for her and she loves the event. We record every 4th display and she will watch the videos all year with equal pleasure.
My child is autistic.
A down syndrome child presents these same challenges and more.... It is not a decision to be taken lightly.
I am fortunate and make a good living and have good health insurance.
The most painful and difficult part is knowing that you will die first and who will love your child as you do? What will her last years be like?
I will never fault anyone for opting to not want such a burden.
I think that is up to a mother and possibly a father to decide if they wish to raise a child with down syndrome. It is not an easy choice to abort a child, it is also not an easy choice to raise a child with down syndrome.
Now THAT i agree with.....as long as the parents pay for the abortion.
The most painful and difficult part is knowing that you will die first and who will love your child as you do? What will her last years be like?
I will never fault anyone for opting to not want such a burden.
I have two autistic children. I do not know that I will die first.
Doesn't sound like this sort of abortion is to prevent suffering for the child. It sounds more like for the prevention of suffering for the parents.
As a father of a disabled child now 25 years old I can say you are spot on. I love my child to the point of obsession. I don't regret a minute of my time with my child. That said the challenges can not be overstated.
She is a victim waiting to happen. She is a danger to herself because she has no fear of dangers. 1 minute of relaxed diligence and you have a crisis.
The upside? Christmas is always a heart warming reward. She has the wonder of a child. Her birthday July 3 is her second most favorite event. She thinks the 4th of July fireworks are for her and she loves the event. We record every 4th display and she will watch the videos all year with equal pleasure.
My child is autistic.
A down syndrome child presents these same challenges and more.... It is not a decision to be taken lightly.
I am fortunate and make a good living and have good health insurance.
The most painful and difficult part is knowing that you will die first and who will love your child as you do? What will her last years be like?
I will never fault anyone for opting to not want such a burden.
Thank you for sharing your story with us. It is obvious how much you love and care for your daughter.
As a father of a disabled child now 25 years old I can say you are spot on. I love my child to the point of obsession. I don't regret a minute of my time with my child. That said the challenges can not be overstated.
She is a victim waiting to happen. She is a danger to herself because she has no fear of dangers. 1 minute of relaxed diligence and you have a crisis.
The upside? Christmas is always a heart warming reward. She has the wonder of a child. Her birthday July 3 is her second most favorite event. She thinks the 4th of July fireworks are for her and she loves the event. We record every 4th display and she will watch the videos all year with equal pleasure.
My child is autistic.
A down syndrome child presents these same challenges and more.... It is not a decision to be taken lightly.
I am fortunate and make a good living and have good health insurance.
The most painful and difficult part is knowing that you will die first and who will love your child as you do? What will her last years be like?
I will never fault anyone for opting to not want such a burden.
Great post, I have a couple friends that have children with autism and it is a daily struggle for them that I am surprised and proud that they are able to handle it, it is a burden I would never wish upon anyone.
As a father of a disabled child now 25 years old I can say you are spot on. I love my child to the point of obsession. I don't regret a minute of my time with my child. That said the challenges can not be overstated.
She is a victim waiting to happen. She is a danger to herself because she has no fear of dangers. 1 minute of relaxed diligence and you have a crisis.
The upside? Christmas is always a heart warming reward. She has the wonder of a child. Her birthday July 3 is her second most favorite event. She thinks the 4th of July fireworks are for her and she loves the event. We record every 4th display and she will watch the videos all year with equal pleasure.
My child is autistic.
A down syndrome child presents these same challenges and more.... It is not a decision to be taken lightly.
I am fortunate and make a good living and have good health insurance.
The most painful and difficult part is knowing that you will die first and who will love your child as you do? What will her last years be like?
I will never fault anyone for opting to not want such a burden.
That would be my biggest fear as well. I've never been in your situation so I never had to make such a choice. I'm sure it's a difficult one. I declined testing during my pregnancy because . . . .I was too afraid that I would have to make that choice.
I'm sure it's not been an easy journey; raising a child is HARD under normal circumstances.
I'm glad your daughter loves the holidays and gets and gives great pleasure from them!
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