But she was still a human being. She rode the bus each day to and from a full-time day program, one which her teachers believed she enjoyed. The question of the value of her life is still under debate. Appalling as that is, it's a very real issue. The fact that the debate exists at all is frightening.
Some parents choose to abort rather than have a disabled child.
This trend is, of and in itself, a frightening one. Parents of children with disabilities are undoubtedly under much greater stress in rearing such children. The answer, however, is NOT murder. Resources need to be in place to enhance and enable the disabled child to live a full and fruitful life. Governments and societies must also assume some of the responsibilities, which will enable children with disabilities to grow into fully participating adults.