How Prenatal Testing and Abortion Reflect Society's Devaluation of People with Down Syndrome
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Summary
Mary Pezzulo discusses the societal devaluation of people with intellectual disabilities, particularly those with Down Syndrome, in the context of abortion debates. The article argues that prenatal testing and selective abortion for Down Syndrome reflect deep-seated ableism and a society that implicitly communicates that some lives are not worth living. The author connects this to broader pro-life movement dynamics and personal reflections on disability rights.
Key quotes
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Suppose that you'd never heard of Down Syndrome...
I’m going to lift my moratorium on talking about abortion, for just a minute, because this is about more than abortion.
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