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Posted by: badgebunny

I saw this story this morning on the Today show. Check out this web site and tell me what you guys think. Just curious....

http://ashleytreatment.spaces.live.com

Posted by: SOT

This is a tough one. I mean on the one hand it may be more "comfortable" for the child as they grow older but the main issues I see are as follows:

1. Some of the surgeries and treatments are fairly invasive. I mean breast bud removal, and a DNC...that's pretty tough. It can't be comfortable for her getting that treatment and recovering from that treatment. Moreso some of the treatments require general anesthesia. There is always a risk and a much higher risk with children with severe medical problems of dying while under general anesthesia. As well the risks with any surgery (infection for example) are going o be higher with a child like this.

2. I think a lot of people get angry because they think it's for the benefit of the parent and care giver, which it does but the families claim it is not for that reason. If they came to grips and just were honest, it helps the child but it helps us help the child they could disarm much of the debate BUT they continue to say it's not for them or the caregiver. Of course it is in part. Ever deal with a 19 year old severely retarded person? They generally have much less motor control, are subject to intense mood swings due to rampent hormonal changes going on in their body. It would be much easier to care for someone smaller and weaker and in reality if that improves their quality of life over all, so be it but don't act like it isn't to make care "easier".

3. Another negative is the inane name the give this over condition/treatment "pillow angel" which to me seems somewhat negative as it infers that the parents want to keep their "little pillow angel" just the way they are.

I think overall this really gets people up in arms due to the eugenics implications. If they are not perfect or healthy, modify them to be fit their intelligence.

Posted by: kttref

Ok..I didn't read the entire thing because it was too long...does this little girl have any say in it? I know it said her skills, overall, are lacking, but does she have ANY say in the matter? what does she want?

Posted by: SOT

None. Two main reasons, minor and metal capacity. Even at age 18 she's going to be a 3 year old.

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Originally Posted by kttref

Ok..I didn't read the entire thing because it was too long...does this little girl have any say in it? I know it said her skills, overall, are lacking, but does she have ANY say in the matter? what does she want?

Posted by: Inspector

Personally I believe that this a decision which only those involved should be making. To discuss it in public forum allows too many factors to come into play and decisons become more complicated that they may actually be. One half of the people may suggest one move and the others will suggest the opposite. The only persons ultimately who should be involved in those decisions are members of the family, their personal advisors (clergy etc) and those people closest to them.

Posted by: SOT

Well the family and doctors are all over TV, put up websites etc...so it would seem they disagree.

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