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the wonders of medical science?

Posted by Rita on January 9, 2007, 11:25 pm

Hi. I just read an article about a little girl in the States. She is severely disabled, both mentally and physically, and she will need constant care for her entire life. He parents have decided to make her a permanent "child" for her entire life. They are doing this by surgically removing her entire reproductive organs and continually doping her up with drugs. She will never grow, never mature, never be anything other than a struggling three year old. Even a three-year old can learn things but they are effectively killing all hope of this child ever changing or adapting. I realize that the cost of caring for a small child is quite a bit cheaper than that of an adult however is the fee that of her life? I myself have no need for assistance of any kind as my CP is quite mild however I would be mortified if my parents, or anyone I knew, ever considered this type of solution in dealing with me or any other disabled person. We are people, not things that have no feelings, no thoughts. You wouldn't even do that to a dog. Sorry but I was deeply disturbed by this article and I just wanted to rant a bit.

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Message Thread: the wonders of medical science? - Rita January 9, 2007, 11:25 pm Re: the wonders of medical science? - Beth January 20, 2007, 6:58 pm Re: the wonders of medical science? - Bob January 10, 2007, 10:51 pm Re: the wonders of medical science? - Myrna January 11, 2007, 9:46 pm Re: the wonders of medical science? - unknown January 14, 2007, 2:50 am Re: the wonders of medical science? - Myrna January 15, 2007, 10:11 pm Re: the wonders of medical science? - Bob January 12, 2007, 12:48 pm « Back to thread

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