Richard Dawkins
Ireland is a civilised country except in this 1 area: http://www.newrepublic.com/article/119147/ireland-abortion-case-reveals-draconian-horror-catholic-law … You'd think the Roman Church would have lost all influence.
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@kerryhood@RichardDawkins It is an interesting dilemma. What about people on the autism spectrum (which I am)? Where would u draw the line?
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@InYourFaceNYer People on that spectrum have a great deal to contribute, Maybe even an enhanced ability in some respects. DS not enhanced.
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@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer Who decides who gets to do the utility/suffering calculus? Very slippery slope indeed. - View other replies
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@argyle_argylist@RichardDawkins This is true but it's like RD has said before, we should be able to discuss taboo subjects. -
@InYourFaceNYer@RichardDawkins Not arguing for censorship. I think Dawkins is wrong. Arrogant to decide whose suffering is worth living. - View other replies
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@argyle_argylist@RichardDawkins He's expressing his opinion, not suggesting enactment of laws against having kids with disabilities. - View other replies
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@InYourFaceNYer I know. I think his opinion is wrong.
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@linkshund no hacking of@RichardDawkins account could damage his credibility or reputation as severely as he does himself: immunity. -
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@linkshund@RichardDawkins still 'enhancement' compared with whatever reptilian pronouncement's actually coming next -
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@linkshund@RichardDawkins was wondering how long that'd take..the censure of civilisation, I mean http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/richard-dawkins-on-babies-with-down-syndrome-abort-it-and-try-again-it-would-be-immoral-to-bring-it-into-the-world-9681549.html …
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@RichardDawkins@kykaree@InYourFaceNYer Not true Mr Dawkins, you have a very narrow minded view on "ability" -
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@RichardDawkins reckons since people with Down's syndrome don't have 'enhanced abilities' they should be aborted before birth -
@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer My brother has both DS and autism. Please advise. -
@RichardDawkins Also it's worth asking how we should define "contribute". -
@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer Having, or not having, 'advanced abilities,' are not the only or most important indications of human worth. -
@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer You need to educate yourself not only on Downs Syndrom & ASD, but also on human worth outside 'intellect.' -
@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer Also a pretty low morality when it comes to human worth. And how do you define what a person 'contributes'? -
@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer So having advanced mathematical ability is enhanced but being extra loving is worthless? -
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@RichardDawkins@InYourFaceNYer I've always had the trouble deciding that I know a new human mutation is not something that in enhancement. - View other replies
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@jlangdale@RichardDawkins Wait, what? Not sure what you mean. - View other replies
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@InYourFaceNYer@RichardDawkins I mean to say, how do you know DS doesn't carry some utility down the road, if only indirectly? - View other replies
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@jlangdale@InYourFaceNYer@RichardDawkins Yes, possible DS extra chromosome may prevent some cancers.
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