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Interesting that you are getting a negative reaction here. I want to float this controversial statement with the HN community: Downs syndrome is a mental hand
by VMG 13y ago
Interesting that you are getting a negative reaction here. I want to float this controversial statement with the HN community:
Downs syndrome is a mental handicap and preventing the disease should be a goal in science.
- fecak 13y agoDown's is already 'prevented' in many cases, as the statistics for abortion of Down's fetuses detected in utero show. Many with Down's can live rather full lives, as some have rather mild differences in mental state than neurotypical peers. Many participate in school without the need for extensive supports, and function in work situations. There is a bit of a range in the abilities of those with Down's.
- VMG 13y agoThere are other diseases that can be managed in a way that minimizes the impact on quality of life. It's still preferable to prevent them.
- PhasmaFelis 13y agoHe got downvoted for implying that only a mentally handicapped person would ever be a grocery store bagger. I used to work front line at Kroger over summer break, I know some pretty great people who still make a living that way, and I don't appreciate the insult.