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Iceland is about to eradicate Down syndrome. How? Using prenatal testing and abortion.

http://www.nationalreview.com/article/450509/down-syndrome-iceland-cbs-news-disturbing-report

This is what I call a really sick,vile society.

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JustNik · 51-55, F

Wow. That's just shocking. Where does this lead? Who decides how much abnormal is too much abnormal to live? Not all down syndrome people have the same level of disability, but we kill them all just in case? Geez - your socks don't match today so we better abort your kid because it might turn out stupid.

Cierzo · M

@JustNik It seems that now 1% abnormal is too much abnormal. Nothing must remind us that sickness and death exist.

JustNik · 51-55, F

@Cierzo I'd wager if downs didn't come with such distinctive facial characteristics, it wouldn't be targeted to this degree. Can't hide it.

Cierzo · M

@JustNik It would be even sadder if facial characteristics were what moves parents to eliminate their children.

JustNik · 51-55, F

@Cierzo I don't know if the parents themselves get that far in their thinking if they're feeling pressured by doctors and society. I was just thinking of society in general...as a whole we have always been harshest and had less compassion for those ailments that were outwardly visible. Anyway, sorry to go on about it. Just caught me by surprise.

Cierzo · M

@JustNik I want to think that it is the thought that their kid will have less opportunities than a healthy kid in life what moves them to abort. But does this really make things better? I don't know. I just know that news like these make me laugh about 'progress' and 'evolution'. Humans are technological advanced beasts