I agree that pre-natal testing does help and prepare those loving parents who will give of themselves and care for a disabled child. The sad fact, however, is that with a society creating selfish individuals, coupled with the medical profession's prevailing presumption in favor of aborting kids with Downs, 9 out of 10 mothers aren't loving enough to support life.
At this moment, the survey attached to the article is currently 2 to 1, or 66%, in favor of abortion. The survey also allows comments to be posted and viewed. The comments reveal the two sides of the debate, often with brutal honesty:
One on side:
"I don't understand why it matters if a baby has Down syndrome. That gives us no reason to destroy it. I'm a teenager, but how secure can I feel when people don't consider someone human, just because of some physical problem. Each person is unique and needed!"
On the other side:
"Let's be practical. I am not giving up 80% or more of my life to care for a Down Syndrome baby that will be depend on me through his/her adult life. . . . Let my be as upfront as possible......This is the 'Me' generation, and with health costs increasing endlessly, who has the money."
