Comments on: Down Syndrome Parents: Palin Is Role Model

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[tabitha325]

For all you ignorant people out there that have said that people with DS do not deserve to live you should hang your heads in shame ! You people are the reason we have to fight so hard to protect our children and there rights as people ! You all make me sick! And if any of you ever said these things to my face or to my child I would kick your *** and enjoy doing it.

[itgranny]

"Each person must be accountable for their own opinions and own actions." BINGO!!!

[minnick8-2009]

Couple of points:
I haven''''t heard of many "left wing nuts" sitting outside abortion clinics shooting protestors.

Posted by itgrammy
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To itgrammy

I''ve never been on the inside or the outside of an abortion clinic. I don''t know who hangs out there.

By minnick8
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By itgrammy to minnick8

I was reading a blog where someone was spouting off how they were going to take a .45 and blow the heads off women getting abortions. Isn''''t that a quaint and charming representative of the conservative point of view.

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To itgrammy by minnick8

I would say that, that was the point of view of the person doing the blogging. Each person must be accountable for their own opinions and own actions.
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To minnick8 by itgrammy

Another thing is there is no such thing as "Pro Abortion". Nobody likes the idea of aborting a fetus. Most just think that it''''s a necessary evil that''''s best for all.
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To itgrammy by minnick8

Yes, and I stated that same sentiment. I''m so glad that at least 30 million, innocent, unborn children have been aborted. I''m sure that disposing of them was just a necessary evil.
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[minnick8-2009]

Another thing is there is no such thing as "Pro Abortion". Nobody likes the idea of aborting a fetus. Most just think that it''''s a necessary evil that''''s best for all.

Posted by itgrammy

Isn''t that what I said? I said that I''m sure that the 30 million abortions which have occurred must be in the best interest of all of us. That is just 30 million fewer people on the left. All I do is agree with the left that it was certainly wise and prudent that 30 million abortions have taken place, and they argue.

[itgranny]

minnick8: "Since it is maily the left wing nuts who are pro-abortion..."

Couple of points:
I haven''t heard of many "left wing nuts" sitting outside abortion clinics shooting protestors. I can''t say the same for right wing nuts blowing them up and shooting doctors. Just yesterday I was reading a blog where someone was spouting off how they were going to take a .45 and blow the heads off women getting abortions. Isn''t that a quaint and charming representative of the conservative point of view.

Another thing is there is no such thing as "Pro Abortion". Nobody likes the idea of aborting a fetus. Most just think that it''s a necessary evil that''s best for all.

[minnick8-2009]

They just dont get it! Unless a mother actually has a Downs Child herself, they cannot understand how special you feel when you get all that attention and pity.

Posted by TheVicar1

What I think is interesting about the whole abortion issue is that since Roe vs. Wade, there have been about 30 million abortions in the United States. I don''t know what percentage of those would be Downs Syndrome. Since it is maily the left wing nuts who are pro-abortion, it follows that the babies being aborted would be influence to grow up to be left-wingers, if they were left to grow up. Personally, even though I''m not in favor of abortion, I really have to give it to the mothers and fathers of the aborted babies who are now gone from the earth and are not left wingers. I mean, a population like that could really swing an election. Since they weren''t wanted anyway, obviously they wouldn''t have grown up to be functional people in society, they would probably be gang members and/or Ho''s. So, we should all be grateful to those unprepared moms who whisked those inconvenient potential babies/children/adults out of their lives. All you leftys who see right wingers value their children, even Down Syndrome children just don''t get it. That''s fine, go s c r e w yourselves, make fewer babies to be aborted.

[switzermo]

TheVicar1: Mothers of special needs kids want attention and pity? I think it is you that wants attention and I do pity you. You must harbor a lot of resentment and anger to feel the need to take the sick pot shots that you do. Don''t mistake the fact that we all understand that the anonymity of this type forum would appeal to someone like you.

It is not about the mothers. Thinking this only serves to show what kind of ignorance really is out there. I don''t know Palin well enough to know if she is a role model or not. I do appreciate the fact that her involvment has placed Down Syndrome issues in the spotlight. I assume you are against the GOP and therefore feel the need to slam them in any forum possible.

I don''t have a child with DS. My daughter had a hemorrhage at birth that left her with many severe disabilities. Believe me, it is not about me. It is about recognizing the value of all human life.

[starbuckmw]

barbaraf4:
I believe you have made incorrect assumption, specifically that the only reason to have amniocentesis done is to determine if baby has chomosomal abnormality and if so, then abort pregnancy. While amnio can determine if chomosomal abnormality exists, parents may choose such testing so they can prepare themselves ahead of time (some children may have conditions that require perinatal surgery such as duodenal atresia). My question is in reference to People Magazine article which stated she had amnio at 13 wks! Was that refering to 15 wks ega (per last menstral period which is closer to usual time amnio''s done). There are risks with amnio: old stats 1:200 pregnancy loss (may be much less per current studies). So I would have to wonder why someone who wants to make laws limiting other''s options on pregnancy, made the decision to have the amnio when fetus is previable, rather than wait until later in the pregnancy, when there is less risk to the fetus? Was this clearified somewhere?

[thevicar1]

TheVicar1 is just trying to spew hatred. Again, all we can do is pray that someone shows him more grace than he has shown others ------------------------------------------------------ Posted by SwitzerMO


I call it facts, you call it hatred, why split hairs?

[switzermo]

TheVicar1 is just trying to spew hatred. Again, all we can do is pray that someone shows him more grace than he has shown others.