i wouldn't. i would take care and love it. i wouldnt give less love to a child just because he/she is retarded.

never. that baby is mine.

I would consider it, but I don't think I could do it. It probably depends on the level. I don't want his/her quality of life to be horrible. But I wouldn't do it because they weren't "perfect", just so they wouldn't have to suffer. It depends on the type of situation. I prefer not to abort if I don't have to, but it's always available for consideration.

Not for any reason

Yes, I would.

Of course not. Some of the most wonderful people I know have been labeled, "retarded." They have taught me so much about life and the world would be a lesser place without them. Rose Kennedy called them "angels among us."

I think this question should have been posted to certain other catagories that deal with questions like this. It's a delicate subject and being on outside the bag could upset individuals who have had some kind of involement in a such decision. Not for one minute am I faulting the question as their are so many strong opinions on the rights/wrongs of abortion.

I would love all the way to the orphanage

aborition is killing a living creature after all wich is totaly forbidden,it's just the baby's destiny to be born retarded and live like that for the rest of his life,u can't save him from his destiny only God can control destiny!

I would! Also depending upon the retardation et al! My main reason being that I will take care of it till i can but I would never want it to be dependent on someone else and be obliged to have taken care of him!!! So i would abort!

Definitely, for several reasons. I already have two children, which is plenty for me. I'm not equipped to raise a child with special needs. I'm on birth control in order to prevent pregnancy. Becoming pregnant isn't on my list of things to do, ever again. If I got pregnant, I'd have an abortion no matter whether the child was going to be retarded or not.

Doctors have been wrong before, what if your baby wasn't retarded? I wouldn't abort, everyone has to live by their own convictions.

I wouldn't. I probably would give it up for adoption after birth though, just because I don't think I could handle having a baby with special needs. But there are plenty of families out there that can't have a baby of their own and would love the chance to adopt, regardless of whether the baby was retarded or not.

No, doctors are not right sometimes, I my self had problems when I was born but they told my parents that I would not do lots of thing which I have proved wrong, I don't believe in abortion, and if you can handle them then give up for adoption the moment they tell you. Their are many people out there that are will to take in a child no mater how they look or are.

No, I don't think I could abort the baby. There are plenty of mentally and physically challenged folks that love life. A gal I know, her sister has Down Syndrome and she is such a sweetie.

Absolutely. Just because it might be a "happy" person, doesn't mean it *should* be born. There's plenty of people, troubled and unhappy individuals, who are, and have been extremely productive (beyond being Walmart greeters, grocery baggers or floorsweepers). Does that mean that someone who has the capacity to comprehend enough of their environment to reflect unhappiness as a personal trait, therefore should be aborted? I don't believe that whether the fetus would develop into a happy or an unhappy person, should have anything to do with any so-called "right" to occupy a woman's body until it's born. The argument that "I know a lot of happy retarded people" is therefore completely nonsensical. Most people, for one thing, don't know a lot of retarded people. And the miserable, uncontrollable, aggressive ones are rarely put on display for polite and politically correct company to coo over. Chances are, if you "know" or have met a retarded person, it's because it's a family member, or a well-trained, well-behaved one on an outing...or it's you.

yes I would. Why? mainly i refuse to bred a child that is physically and mentally handicapped. I dont weant the financial, and emotional burden of raising such a child. If i knew prior that based on a genetic test my child in my wifes womb was mentally handicapped id prefer her to abort it. they are a burden on society. call me cold and heartless, I am a realist. I am a firm believer in "survival of the fittest, and the smartest". thousands of years ago, it was important to bred a child/heir that was physically fit and intelligent. now although technology allows us to "extend" the living capabilities of a child who is "mentally & physically" handicapped doesnt mean we should. they are completely dependent on us,and the "system". thankfully, they won't be able to openly procreate and therefore; either way you slice it their "genetic lineage" is dissolved, though it may take 30-50+ years. Irregardless of your stance on the topic. alot of people have the right to "bred out" undesirable genetic traits, where they can choose strong resilient genes. now with genetic technology finally blossoming, though not during my childrearing time unfortunately, possibly 20-30 years in the future this allows individuals the possiblity and choice of ferreting out undesirable genetic traits. This will allow us to give birth to stronger,healthier, more intelligent and resilient children.

Yes.

Never!

Perhaps. "Retarted" covers a wide range of possible deformities, some more serious than others.

Yes if it can be done. We did it three times and the last instance we could not because we came to know very late. The child was born without any defect and now she is a grownup daughter!When the tests were done they indicated something was wrong with her!

nope... never.. that baby deserves to live a full life.. i will give him or her all the haapiness and love and support in the world.. no matter what!!! that baby would be a part of me and to destroy it would be to destroy myself...

No. I could never bring myself to abort any baby. Even if there was a chance it was putting my life in danger, it'd still be a very difficult decision and I'm not sure I would be able to then either. My oldest son had a slight irregularity in one of his ultrasounds and they moved me into a high risk pregnancy status. They told me there was a chance that what they were seeing in the ultra sound could be linked to Down syndrome. My husband at the time asked if I'd consider an abortion if the test results were positive for Downs or any other problems. The idea broke my heart and I couldn't believe he even had the nerve to ask me. It's not our place to decide who is 'normal' enough to deserve a chance at life. My son was born healthy and had no problems at all related to the concerns found in the ultra sound. In fact, he's highly intelligent, earned nearly straight A's last year in the G.A.T.E. class and is a talented little artist and writer. I know that he'll be able to accomplish great things in his life and it makes me sad to think that we all could have missed out on knowing him if I'd listen to his father's fears.

yes. plain and simple.

yes, i dont think i could handle a retarded baby and i really dont like retards that much :p If i had a retarded kid i would probably be mean to it and thats not fair. Plus abortion is NOT like murder. it is totally different

for nothing in this world i would abort a baby!! i dont believe in abortions, those who do that i have no words for them..even doe sum of em might think that abortion is good for wen u in ur high skool years but for me its not...i would love my child just the way he/she is, i wont care what no one has to say cuz dose r ma kids n i will give my life for them even if i have too just to make sure they have a good life lata on in the future

NO DAMNIT. My brother and his wife were pregnant...and they said their child was going to be retarded....She decided she wanted to keep it....cuz they could love it no matter what, it was THEIR CHILD. She had it...the day it was born...guess what. IT WAS 100% OK. Great healthy baby. Faith my friends, there is always trials...you have a choice. What would you do, what is right?...are you strong?....will you choose to love, NO MATTER WHAT...What is the choice, and what is the reward........a perfectly find healthy lovable baby, was theirs......It might not always end up perfect, but still....it is a child, a human bein....that only needs love and attention, maybe alittle more...but will you deny it? I hope not.