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Post by alisonzmom on Jun 22, 2009 8:05:13 GMT -5
Allisa - Handle with Care is I believe Jodi Piccoult's latest book. It really is very similar to this case.
Another thing that struck me is how will this child feel about herself and her parents when she's older and learns about this lawsuit? Will she feel as though her parents view her as a horrible mistake - something they never wanted?
I agree with ya Steff - let the court find this child parents who really truely want her and will cherish her life!
Barb
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Post by wrblack on Jun 22, 2009 12:35:26 GMT -5
I'm not prepared to judge this case nor these parents. But I did find this old post to the List from March 2006, where I was posting an old post from 2001. Hmm, this is getting too complicated and I've been at it entirely too long. -- Bob
Apparently a few years ago I could find the NDSC statement on wrongful birth. Now I can't and still can't find anything from NDSS. But I did find this old post of mine. Signature sure brings back memories. -- Bob
Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2001 10:32:21 -0500 Reply-To: Down Syndrome <DOWN-SYN@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU> Sender: Down Syndrome <DOWN-SYN@LISTSERV.NODAK.EDU> From: wrblack <wrblack@PRINCETON.EDU> Subject: Re: High Court Wants Boy Compensated For Being Born With Down Syndrome Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
FYI the National Down Syndrome Congress has had a quite clear position on "wrongful birth," "wrongful life" actions for quite some time. National Down Syndrome Society may have some similar statement, but I couldn't find one. From the end of NDSC position statement on prenatal testing and eugenics: "3. Wrongful life suits are inherently discriminatory against persons with disabilities and should be prohibited. Wrongful birth suits should only be permitted with children who are disabled if they are permitted with children who are nondisabled.
Please quote fully and reference National Down Syndrome Congress,
Prepared for and Approved By: The Professional Advisory Committee, National Down Syndrome Congress August, 1994"
Also, I think many wrongful birth actions in recent years have been dismissed or failed to be awarded any compensation based on judges ruling that litigant failed to prove there was any great loss in quality of life due to an individual having an extra 21st chromosome. But for me, I'm not sure individual cases are always so clear cut. Abortion and medical malpractice can be sensitive and sometimes complicated topics, and so can genetics and quality of life. This is not a discussion I would want to start at any acquaintances' dinner table. Just my somewhat befuddled $.02. -- Bob Black ... daddy to Charlie Black (delivered by emergency C-section 7/24/99, 10 weeks premature, Down syndrome, bilateral congenital cataracts, aphakic left eye, initial surgery 7/30/99 -- weighing in at less than 2 and a half pounds -- a Silsoft lens, secondary glaucoma under control by a trabeculotomy and drops, patching 4-6 hours a day)
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Post by Jackie on Jun 22, 2009 15:11:10 GMT -5
you all need to read the Jodi Picoult book HANDLE WITH CARE
Sounds to me like they read it and did this lawsuit.
Jackie
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Jun 23, 2009 0:13:16 GMT -5
{{{{{{HUGS BOB}}}}}} Charlie sure has come along way baby!!! I didn't know Charlie was such a little cutie baby. {{{Charlie too}}}}
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Post by wrblack on Jun 23, 2009 10:07:28 GMT -5
Yes, Jenifer. Going quite a bit off thread here, but both my little boys were 30 weekers, just 4 years apart. Think I've done this before, but maybe not lately. Here's then and now. Couple of scary photos most preemie parents have and then fairly recent photo of the two. Charlie July 1999 Robert July 2003 Charlie & Robert Dec. 2008 -- Bob
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Post by Myria on Jun 24, 2009 6:52:37 GMT -5
Well I was just going to post how I felt about this story, that poor girl and the unfortunate "parent syndrome" that she was born with, when Bob sidetracked me with those adorable kids.. now how can I feel bitter with those 2 sweet faces looking at me, thanks Bob!
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Post by Googsmom aka Jennifer on Jun 24, 2009 9:38:48 GMT -5
They sure are cute. Now I remember that thread along time ago Bob. Must of slipped my mind. Two very Q T Pie boys!!
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Post by sd112170 on Jun 26, 2009 10:31:02 GMT -5
This is KILLING ME!! With what is going on with John right now, if she is healthy; Thank God!! They could have given the baby up for adoption if they really feel that way about ds. Some people need to re-evaluate. SOOOOO SAD!! I am with you, I just cant understand!
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Post by wrblack on Jun 26, 2009 12:46:27 GMT -5
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Post by damarasmom on Jun 28, 2009 16:31:17 GMT -5
The only thing that is coming into my mind right now....through my anger and disgust is....SHAME ON THEM!!!! They ought to feel great shame...they don't anyone to think ill of them Are you kidding me? They are really going to let the world know they would have aborted her and honestly think they are going to be able to raise her with all the love that they have for thier other 2 children??? I think NOT! That poor child...she deserves to be in a home with parents that WANT her! SHAME ON THEM!!!
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