Tag: Down’s syndrome
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On Down Syndrome and other self-inflicted tragedies
Earlier this week Salon published an article about a mother dealing with an adult Autistic son, who’s out of control violence led her to desperate measures. Her story reminded me of the angry responses I’ve received whenever I’ve written against Down syndrome. Dozens of parents have responded to each post, claiming to have adorable little…
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Christian fundamentalists put freaks on parade
Christians and other mystics sometimes argue that religion makes people moral. I disagree: morality is a practical science which can only be understood by rational consideration, not emotionalism (the epistemological method of faith). To the extent that religious dogmas and religious people preach and act morally, they derive their principles using the same rational methods…
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Follow up on my Down syndrome post
Here is a response to some of the comments in my last post in Q&A format. (Some of the comments come from responses to my comment to other’s posts arguing against genetic screening for DS. )The questions are classified by two categories – the morality of abortion as such, and the morality of “eugenics.” Abortion:…
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Pro-down syndrome: a moral atrocity
Mimpy posted on the OO forum regarding an outrageous new movement: Pro-Down syndrome: Summary: Down syndrome is a debilitating disease, which is characterized by an extra chromosome developed after conception. Doctors can test for this syndrome, but previously the test (amniocentesis) was found to increase the chances of miscarriage. Thus, only pregnant women over 35…