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		twixfel 5 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Scientists may have found a way to eliminate chrom... Letting someone have Down’s when it’s avoidable just for the entertainment value is hardly moral.

BrawnyBadger53 4 months ago [–]

I don't think they were suggesting this

twixfel 4 months ago | [–]

I realise that, but my point is that it’s completely irrelevant how enjoyable they sometimes are to be around. They’re people. It’s trivially in the best interests of the person not to be born with Down’s syndrome if possible.

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