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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Balaam Xumucane: [QB] [QUOTE]Originally posted by BlueElectron: Man, why are we still arguing about the differences between "deaf couple having a kid" and "normal couple trying to have a deaf kid"? [/QUOTE]Because you don't seem to be getting it. [QUOTE]Originally posted by BlueElectron: IF a deaf couple decided to have a kid, they're doing so because [i]THEY WANT A KID! [/i] Whether or not the kid will turn out to be deaf is secondary to their desire of having this kid. Beside, how often does a deaf couple decided to have a kid WITHOUT consulting a family planning clinic knowing that there's a big chance the genetic defects would carry on to the next generation.[/QUOTE]'Defect', eh? I think we've established that these people don't view this as a defect. You may not agree with them on this, but that's the way they feel. [QUOTE]Originally posted by BlueElectron: The "normal" couple we're saying here is totally different, they're having a kid to [i]PROVE THEIR POINT![/i] In their case, the point is pretty sadistic![/QUOTE]*Blink* I'm not entirely sure how you are defining normal here, but I'm fairly certain it is a definition you've arrived at on your own. [QUOTE]Originally posted by BlueElectron: We have pointed out again and again, "having a kid for the desire of raising a family" is different then "prove that deaf is cool by having a deaf kid"![/QUOTE]Not sure whether you read the article, but here's a little bit they called out in red in the margin: [QUOTE]Sharon Duchesneau "A hearing baby would be a blessing. A deaf baby would be a special blessing."[/QUOTE]Sounds to me like they wanted to have a baby. They'd prefer a baby who is deaf, but really they wanted to have a baby. [QUOTE]Originally posted by BlueElectron: Would I disagree with a deaf couple having a kid even when they know there's a great chance of passing the deafness to their kid? Yes and No. A couple with history of ANY GENETIC DEFECTS FROM BOTH SIDE should know better and consult medical professional for their opinions. They should also carefully consider the consequences if the defects are pass on to their kid. On the other hand, I can also understand the desire to "carry on the family bloodline" can be very strong, so if they do decides to have a 'deaf kid', I could agree with them to a certain degree.[/QUOTE]Again you are judging their condition to be a defect. These people wanted to have a kid. They wanted a deaf kid because they happen to be deaf, just like if a black couple had decided that they wanted to have a black child, or a white couple decided they wanted to have a white child, or--well I'm sure you ge the point... In regards to 'defects' and what is 'healthy' (and this is [i]not[/i] specifically directed at you, BE), you all may want to read this: [QUOTE]The state must see to it that only the healthy beget children. The state must act as the guardian of a millennial future. . . . It must put the most modern medical means in the service of this knowledge. It must declare unfit for propagation all who are in any way visibly sick or who have inherited a disease and can therefore pass it on. -Adolph Hitler[/QUOTE] [/QB][/QUOTE]
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