Abortion as Euthanasia

An interesting article in the Post today.

A mother of a mentally-handicapped daughter editorializes about her experiences among some people. Apparently, she has witnessed condescencion among those who think allowing a mentally-handicapped person to exist is causing undue suffering. These people are wondering why she didn’t just have an abortion to save her daughter the suffering and relieve society of a burden.

I guess it reflects the attitudes of the individuals. If they couldn’t cope with a disability (being able to see the grace of God, whatever their circumstances) then they can’t expect others to be able to. I certainly held that view, back in my grade school days. I considered the mentally-handicapped as a burden and somewhat less than human. But, I came to the realization that they certainly aren’t less human than we are, just because they don’t worry if their coat matches their shoes, or whether they can go out and party. Perhaps they actually have an advantage…