Terrible. I guess many suspected that after the fall of the soviet, socialism moved west, but this and castros passing have revealed its probably far beyond most peoples reckoning.

as previously mentioned socialism is a death cult like Islam. They have a kindred spirit.

I see no merit in the article, which presupposes to speak for parents, confronting the most unpalatable damned if you do, damned if you don't choices! Nobody would chose!

Doctors are extremely opinionated, some even believe prescribing statins is best practise medicine!

True, some down syndrome children are less disabled than the median example, others far more!

The latter being the reason for the clinical outcome! And hardly ever the result of younger age pregnancy?

But rather, seems more prevalent with more mature mothers?

I believe there has to be a genetic cause and hope for the day, when breakthrough genetic medicine ends this disastrous dilemma for diabolically disturbed Parents!

Walk a mile or two is those shoes, then write another cold clinical unsympathetic, uncomprehendingly offensive essay if you still can?

Which Perhaps, will allow us to understand where you are coming from and why? Or why you thought you were qualified to sit in judgement over the motivations or (free will) hardest ever, decisions of others?
Alan B.

Ah- the Christian lobby - telling us what we must and must not do with our own bodies! To knowingly bring a disabled child into the world and then expect the community to support that child during and beyond your own lifetime is a decision that should not be taken lightly. With the advent of the NDIS, this country is finally accepting responsibility for the support needs of its disabled population, so the decision becomes even more weighty. It is not as though we are going to miss out on a chance to embrace diversity or remain a pluralistic country with the rate of disability increasing rapidly - ten per cent increase every year in the instance of autism, for example. I agree the French are missing out if they have banned those smiles. Prospective parents should be supported in whatever decision is right for them. If they choose to terminate it should be viewed as a responsible and unselfish choice, not an "awful fact".

This article bumps along on the anti abortion trail of course: and only a woman can really know the deep emotional pain and long suffering, an abortion can or may cause.

However, as the rich continue to get richer, and the rest of us in the community of average folk, are left stranded with less and less resources to care for, over a lifetime, those with known birth defects likely to need permenant care, surly the governing arm of that society has a responsibility to minimise the cost burden, by promoting termination in whatever subtle way, as a preference to mandating the event.

But quite clearly, the French have overstepped the mark here!

progressive pat and runner,

This has ABSOLUTELY NOTHING to do with socialism.

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Alan B.,
Down syndrome is a chromosomal abnormality; it has very little to do with what genes the mother has.

If people are offended or disturbed by the consequences of their own actions then they deserve to be offended or disturbed. France is completely wrong to intervene.

If only we could hide (from sight) smiling politicians...far more dangerous and insidious.

Runner, its not 'socialism'...more like a great social experiment on a world wide scale ! The fascists have been slowly and steadily creeping into very facet of our lives, as those who enquire and question will know. It isn't even right wing or left wing subversives any more. Seemingly coming in from all directions, with supporters of one or the other levelling accusations.

The tactics of 'divide and conquer' are ably assisted by the MSM who not only play footage of events totally unrelated to what is going on, but then interview stooges who add to the fabricated web of deceit being spun.

In Fremantle (WA) the local council has now advised that Australia Day celebrations will not be conducted on the 26th, so as to avoid offending various groups. 'Land Rights for Left Handed Gay, Lesbian, Trans-sexual and Bi-Curious Harps Seals Day' will front the schedule on 25th Jan. 'Invasion Day' instead is to be dragged out over the period 27th - 28th January, with 'Post Invasion Day' to be celebrated on the 27th Jan. Thereafter, 'Racial Harmony and Inclusion Day' on the 28th. Obviously Christmas will now be banned as it offends other religious groups and is now subject to change with no one able to sing carols at any time from late October until February the following year.

Perception management is an ever growing business, getting slicker and more efficient as time rolls by.

Dr. Adian: Genes may or may have some degree of effect in so called chromosomal abnormalities?

We don't know neither does your informed infallible source, doctor google. And not a reason to stop investigating any causal link?

Given a causal link? May allow this aberration to be eliminated or modified? Something I'm sure even a totally link dependant academic, would want?
Alan B.

Why are anti-abortionist, generally liars. The movie in question was been because it was an anti-abortion propaganda movie that demonized people who did something that was legal in France.
The link the Author provided made it clear that the push to show the movie was all about anti-abortions.

Though there no hope for Runners insanity for those playing at home. Islam is a religion that has tiny difference between it and the other two Abrahamic faiths Christianity and Judaism. Apart from a slight variation in the description of the sugardaddy in the sky.

Some people use their faith to live their life by, others use it to condemn others, some use it to try and ground their insanity like our friend Runner, and some use it to justify truly horrible acts.

And some Cobber, use it for comfort and guidance....

That a socialist council should try and censor the media for such trivia is nearly as stupid as those trying to prevent pregnant women from aborting fetuses that will produce children that will be a burden beyond the life of the parents.