Posted by yxibow on September 30, 2009, at 5:22:36
In reply to Re: Regarding PBC on Sarah Palin » yxibow, posted by Dinah on September 30, 2009, at 2:20:38
> Whatever you believe about fetuses being people, the fact is that there are people out there right now that would not be if their parents believed as you do.
True, I don't think you're following me. I have extreme compassion for the mentally disabled.
> And I don't think those people should have to read that their parents should have aborted them. That their parents were cruel and unethical for not aborting them. I don't think they should have to hear that about themselves. Would you want to hear that about yourself?I'm entitled to my opinion. I was as careful as possible to use I words. I do believe that what I initially said is being turned over on itself. I just said above about the compassion about people who are already here suffering.
But why bring more suffering ?
> Moreover, parents who hear the news that they have a child with a genetic abnormality have so many layers of feelings and thoughts and hopes and fears. I don't think those parents, who may lurk or post at Babble, should have to hear that they are cruel or unethical. I would never want to hurt those parents who chose to terminate in such a difficult situation. I would hate to see parents who chose to carry to term hear that they are cruel or unethical.
Well, you're entitled to your opinion. I frankly think it is unethical to carry someone to term who knowingly has a 98% chance of a fair amount of mental incapacitation.I also would think its equally unethical to carry someone to term who has phenylketonuria (PKU) and even with a special diet may not make it out of their childhood.
I mean this is the social board to discuss things, frankly I think its stretching the bounds into religion and politics... I've had enough of this really... its getting droll.
> People do their best in a bad situation. I don't think they should have to live with any more distress than that.Thats a tautology. I wasn't arguing about that.
> I'm not talking religion. I'm talking people. People who may read Babble or find Babble by a search on the topic. People who don't deserve to have more on their plate than they already have.
One can't lead a life with blinders on. People have opinions. You're entitled to yours. And if someone is going to obsessively search for what you believe is negative, I'm sure they'll find a lot of things here.
> We both agree that these issues are complex. Is there no way that we can agree to respect those who find themselves in a situation that they hoped never to be in?
I'm sorry.Fortunately all of her inane politics allowed someone finally with some sense and the ability to open their mouth intelligently to rise to office, and hopefully help the very people you are talking about, including our segment of society, the mentally ill, with health care.
I'll leave it there.
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