It's the future. In some cases, we can detect a fetus will be born deaf, and a simple shot administered to the mother (before birth) will fix this, with no side effects.
Would you support a law that made it a legal requirement for mothers to receive this shot for deaf fetuses?
Conversation
Replying to
I think it could be important to specify if the chance to fix it later on, after birth or even in adulto age, would be considered unrealistic (like: "this is the only chance").
3
3
With cochlear implants there's a serious debate about whether they should be mandated, because it's much better if you implant them young enough that the brain is still developing. Ideally 12 to 18 months, which results in near normal ability to speak.
1
3
Show replies
Replying to
So tricky. Such a beautiful culture and language has grown up around deafness - but passively denying a child the joy of sounds feels wrong, maybe cruel
2
1
13
Replying to
The less legal requirements the government is able to force upon us the better
6
Replying to
Forcing it upon people is morally wrong but letting your child be deaf may also be morally wrong.
2
24