Is it acceptable that a woman excercize her right to abortion if the doctor lets her know that the baby will be mentally retarded, such as the trisomy disorders (mongoloidism) or other major handicap?
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Phillis - Zacks little sister
ANSWERS: 19
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Acceptable? Hmmm. As long as the abortion is performed within the laws of the state it is legally acceptable. You don't have to declare a reason to have an abortion. Is it right? I'd argue that it is not. Are you able to kill the child if it is born with that disease? No. So why is that a condition to have the abortion because of it?
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No, but that is my personal belief. I am sure others will say it is okay to kill a baby for that reason, I just do not agree.
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When I was pregnant, I had a genetic test done. I dithered about it until the last moment, as I wasn't sure I wanted to know. I was seeing one of the best doctors in one of the best hospitals in the area, and they don't make mistakes. But they lost my test. It was too late to redo it. I am so grateful they lost it. I think it was a God thing. My daughter has a genetic disease. It causes tumors and aneurysms. If I had known we would go through what we've been through in the last few years, I doubt I'd have had the courage. If I had known, I would have had to make a decision. It would have been the most gut wrenching decision I would have ever faced in my life. If I had known, I might not have the wonderful child who brightens every minute of every day now. Thank God they lost my test.
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Acceptable? Well, I would not think any less of a person if they did so - so I guess it is something I can accept.
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What's important is what is acceptable to the woman and that she has the right to choose what is best for her situation.
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Absolutely unacceptable. Ask any woman to put themselves in their mother's shoes. What would have happened if their mother killed them because they found out they would be disabled. No woman has a right to do that. I mean, legally they might as the ruling currently stands but it's morally wrong and it is my belief that any woman who does that has committed first degree murder and should be subjected to either life in prison or the death penalty. One of these days, Roe v Wade will be overturned and the result may be exactly what I said. Don't be surprised if it happens. But I can't accept any woman that would choose that. You choose that, you're a murderer. Despite what a woman might THINK she knows, only God knows what is truly best for the situation. Women are NOT all-knowing, despite what those who would choose that think. Only God (in whatever form someone chooses to believe) is all-knowing and only God knows what is best for every situation.
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i think it is a womens business what she does with her body. if she feels se cannot carry that baby to term it is her choice/
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If it is within the period it's allowed according to the law and as a reason the woman is not capable of raising a child with the mentioned disorder. Of course it's up to her and her decision only.
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Yes I think that it is perfectly acceptable for a woman to exercise HER right to a termination as long as it is withing the legally specified time period regardless of ANY other circumstances. This is MY opinion and I realise that no everyone will agree. I was offered a termination when I became pregnant at a very young age. I chose not to have the termination and instead had the child adopted but I would never judge a person who, in the same situation as me chose a terminantion.
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My opinion, and this is just my opinion, is that if I was to be in charge of creating the do's and don'ts of abortion that to me would be borderline. It would depend on whether or not the effects of pregnancy or birthing of that particular child would put the mothers life in danger. I am not a women nor ever will be so I can't even begin to imagine the true pro's and con's of abortion. I can say that I personally feel that the use of Abortion as a form of birth control should be stopped or that they should regulate the use of it to exclude people who have multilple abortions for no reasons other than birth control. Again just a mans opinion and I know it doesn't really mean squat since I will never be faced with the situation.
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I think that if tests have proven that the child is not going to be fully healthy the doctor has an obligation to provide the woman with all available information on the condition so that she may make an informed choice. My cousin was told that the baby she was carrying would have a very low quality of life, would probably not survive past days/weeks after birth and to carry to full term would risk her own health too. Given that sort of news I think it is only sensible to terminate the pregnancy. A minor handicap would not phase me but I can understand women who terminate through fear and deeply ingrained prejudices. Termination is not a decision taken lightly and I wouldn't want to add to the feelings of guilt and sadness by denying a woman the right.
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The proper term is down's syndrome. I believe in the right for a woman to choose. I can't judge anyone else because I don't know all the facts of their situation. I don't live in their head and so I can never really know what it is like to be them. I would not have an abortion unless the child was going to be a extremely handicapped. However I would have genetic testing done so that if my child had special needs I could be as prepared as possible.
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Well I guess it is acceptable as long as it is performed within the state laws. I guess one can possibly justify that bringing up a child with a known condition would be wrong, but I think I may disagree with it.
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Thanks, I know my opinion does matter I guess maybe just if I was faced with that situation. I apreciate the fact you like my answer. there are to many on this site that will force feed you their opinion. The fact you do not do that is also appreciated.
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yes it is acceptable.
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What a loaded question.I do think a woman has the right to decide.But what will make her decide?Other people?Experiance with children dealing with disabilities? In my family we have a large amount of children with Mental retardation Fragile 'X' syndrome.If I knew my child had this I,personally,could abort it/him/her.But my husband never could.I thank God everyday for not having to make the decision.
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There's a reason it's called "Her Right" to abortion, it's not up to me, you, or anyone else besides her to decide if it's acceptable for her to exercise it. And whatever handicaps the child may or may not be born with are irrelevant, because that right is inalienable. I think the knowledge that her child would be seriously disabled would be a very good reaason for her to exercise that right, as opposed to alternatives like adoption, and it would certainly make the decision to abort much more justified in my eyes, but it has very little bearing on the acceptability of it, because the very definition of her having the right to abort is that regardless of others' judgments on her decision, they have to accept it.
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No, God plans for everyone. If you ignored God's laws. If you support for abortion. Jesus will hold your accountable. It is murder the unborn with/without mentally retarded. God bless and loves you all.
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Likely acceptable if she aborted; heroic if she didn't.
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