Author: unitedfamilies

This tragic case reveals a disturbing undercurrent in our culture—a deep-seated, quiet prejudice against children with disabilities. Many harbor a sinister belief that it is somehow more humane to destroy these precious lives (often in brutal fashion) and deny them the chance to breathe, grow, and contribute to the world than to let them live and potentially experience suffering. The insidious notion that they are “better off aborted” reflects a shocking disregard for the inherent value of every human being, irrespective of their physical or cognitive differences. It also reveals an ignorance of the horrific process of abortion itself, which not only kills a human being, but has the potential to harm the mother as well.

A group of nearly 500 medical professionals have signed a letter warning MPs that the amendment poses “serious risks” to women’s health. “Quite aside from the increased number of viable babies’ lives being ended beyond the 24-week time limit”, the letter states, “there would likely be a significant increase in such complications as it would remove any legal deterrent against women performing their own abortions late in pregnancy.

“We believe a legal deterrent remains important.”

Thailand is planning to reverse course and legalise surrogacy for foreigners, nine years after it banned it. “If the bill passes, it will be the first of its kind in the world,” said Arkhom Praditsuwan, deputy director-general of Health Service Support Department. “Foreigners are paying special attention to this issue. When this is liberalised, the health economy should be quite active.”