...Parents who carry the gene, or who have family histories of the disease, can use PGD (preimplantation genetic diagnosis) to avoid having an affected child. A separate analysis identifies a group of different diseases caused by the wrong chromosome number, such as Down's syndrome, or abnormalities that lead to miscarriage. PGD has emerged as a tool for parents whose only other option would be to test abnormalities during fetal development. In most cases, PGD enables the family to avoid the difficult decision of whether or not to end a late stage pregnancy....
http://www.pgdcenter.com/
Why would any rational woman ever attempt to disrupt science that would enhance opportunities for parenting and the best of child outcomes?
Someone want to explain that? Probably not. The Right Wing will state, "I oppose stem cell research," but, in the same breath advocate Pro Life on any terms.
These messages are compartmentalized to carry a political rhetoric with potential to actually do harm to children.
Mr. and Mrs. Palin understand what it is to raise a child with Down's Syndrome. I do not criticize them for giving birth to a child with a disorder. BUT, why do these people 'of means' actually advocate the end of the one branch of science that can make Down's Syndrome obsolete.
