Stories
Down Syndrome Discussion
Posted July 14th, 2006 by Christopher PhillipsOver at the LDS blog, Times and Seasons there was recently a post that stated, "It is wicked to kill an unborn baby because the baby has Down’s Syndrome". The more than 200 replies to that statement that follow provide an interesting discussion on the value of a life of a person with a disability.
In case you don't want to wade through all of the discussion, I have highlighted a few of the comments below:
Taking Care of Rick Hoyt, a Four Part Series
Posted July 9th, 2006 by Christopher PhillipsFrom the Mormon Mommy Wars Blog come 4 posts on the author Heather's experience as a personal care attendant (PCA) for Rick Hoyt. Heather provides a frank and insightful recounting of her experiences with Rick. I have provided a few excerpts below, but the posts are worth reading in their entirety, along with the comments:
