Would you abort your unborn child if you know that he/she would be mentally retarded?

[KBG29]

sperrico87 said:

KBG29 said:

KungKras said:

 

That is exactly what I am saying. Sick and dying beings are a burden on society, humanity, and nature. They soak up resources, and give back very little if anything. They leave their families in debt, and drive up costs effectivly hurting everyone. We place much to great of a value on individual life, to the point of that we are damaging the majority to save the minority. It is not up to me who lives or dies, and I would never make that decision for another. However, I would cut all ties with anyone that is going to be a burden on the rest of my family. If someone else wants to take care of them they can have at it. 

That is were I stand, but of course there are no right awnsers, just our individual morals. 

If you had a child...and it turned out mentally handicapped after birth... would you feel the same way?

Without a second thought. I have seen enough death in my time to know it is just part of the life cycle, and I have learned that we are all equal, family or not. People come and go, some we can help, others we could help, and some nothing can be do for. So wether it be my mom, my brother, my grandfather, or my wife I would feel the same. In return I wish they would handle the situation the same  if it was me. 

I grew up with an extended family member that was mentally ill, and saw the strugles she went through, and the pain it cause the family. For 9 years it was a constant up and down emotional roller coaster. She is doing really well, then she might die, then she might live. After her passing I have been able to look at the broad picture and see what it did to our family. It was very emotional to see her pass, but the road beyond has been much less chaotic. Sometimes it is easier to let go than to hold on.