It's a controversial issue, we all know that. But is it really that bad?
Of course I love little kids and their coogy-woogy-big-cuteee-cheeks and adorable eyes.. but that's totally different to a developing foetus.
I mean, just look at the foetus.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not judging it by its 'cover' - I'm just saying, abortion is totally different to what people may see as 'murdering'. Actually, I think that under the RIGHT circumstances, it's in fact for the good. Sometimes, we just havto be realistic in what we do, it may initially seem unfair or unethical to just usurp the role of God and decide who lives and who doesn't - but trust me, everything has a reason.
Still don't believe me?
Okay, scenario time.
Imagine your a woman (yes, even if your a guy) and your now about 2 months pregnant, so the foetus is only the size of a kidney bean. You've been so excited for the new arrival, you've even put your dream job on hold for this exciting moment in your life. You and your husband (yes, even if your a guy again) have even gone baby shopping to buy the cute tiny clothing and toys for the expecting child. Everything is going just perfectly.
Soon enough, it's your monthly check-up with the doctor again and she does the usual routine checks and tests upon you to ensure everything is going smoothly. However, this time it isn't so smooth - and the doctor seems genuinely concerned. You ask her curiously, "What happened doctor? Is everything okay?"
The doctor replies, "I need to talk to you."
Your heart skips a beat, you know that with such a serious tone, something is definitely wrong. You sit down on the chair opposite the doctor, eagerly waiting for the news. Praying, hoping. Just hoping that it isn't bad news.
"What is it doctor?"
The doctor looks straight into your eyes, "I'm afraid your expecting child has down syndrome. You still have an option as to whether you wish to abort the child or keep it. Please think carefully about your decision."
So what's your decision?
Would you allow the kidney bean-sized foetus to fully develop into a child affected with down syndrome.
A child you wanted to keep because you didn't want to 'murder' it, but instead expose him/her to the cruel world.
A child to which the world would see them as being "abnormal"- glaring.
A child that is to be kept under special supervision at all times and educated at special schools, isolated from everyone else.
A child that cannot communicate properly, and instead gets frustrated even when you as the mother cannot even understand his/her needs.
A child that cannot mix and play with other children, not because they don't want to but because those other children don't want to.
A child that suffers.
Is that what you want?
I know, that if ever I'm in such a scenario, I would take the dreaded abortion option.
Not because I'm selfish, but because I can't bear the suffering.
Not just any suffering, but a suffering I am hopeless to.
