The Atlantic published an article on November 18, 2020 entitled "The Last Children of Down Syndrome", that has already flown around social media to rave reviews. Here's some of the new information shared and what it missed was the choice that led to the disappearance of Down syndrome. Continue Reading
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May 8, 2018
Avengers Infinity War, utilitarian ethics, and prenatal testing
The blockbuster movie Avengers - Infinity War features heroes and villains sacrificing for what they perceive is the greater good. The ethical issues in the movie are shared in how prenatal testing is administered, but with a key distinction. Continue Reading
September 4, 2014
Abortion keeps Down syndrome births stable
As nonsensical as that headline seems, it's what's happening: abortion is keeping the number of babies born with Down syndrome at their historical annual average. This is because we would otherwise be seeing twice as many children born with Down syndrome each year. Continue Reading
June 5, 2013
What are we losing if Down syndrome disappears?
In a previous post, I reported on an account that suggests Down syndrome may already be starting to disappear from our society. But, if that is the case, what are we losing if Down syndrome disappears? Continue Reading
May 30, 2013
Is Down syndrome already starting to disappear?
Since the dawn of prenatal testing and selective abortion, critics and commentators have wondered whether Down syndrome will disappear from society. Experience this year suggests that it may now be happening. Continue Reading
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