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The scientist made his comments in response to another user on the social networking site who admitted they would face a "real ethical dilemma" if they were to conceive a baby with the syndrome. In response, Dawkins, 73, wrote: "Abort it and try again. It would be immoral to bring it into the world if you have the choice."
His opinion quickly caused outrage with many, including those who have children with Down's Syndrome, criticising his remarks.
What started the entire conversation, was when the scientist referred to a story earlier this week when a woman in Ireland was denied an abortion, despite being the victim of rape and being deemed a suicide risk by medial professionals. She was forced to undergo a caesarean section.
He commented: "Ireland is a civilised country except in this 1 area". He then provided a link to an article referencing the woman's story.
Despite the backlash, Dawkins refused to apologise and re-defended his beliefs, saying: "In point of fact, a majority of Down Syndrome fetuses in Europe and USA are aborted. What I recommended is not outlandish but the norm.
"I do not for one moment apologise for approaching moral philosophic questions in a logical way. There's a place for emotions and this isn't it."
In response to Dawkins' comments, the Down's Syndrome Association (DSA), said: "People with Down's Syndrome can and do live full and rewarding lives, they also make a valuable contribution to our society.
"At the Down's Syndrome Association, we do not believe Down's syndrome in itself should be a reason for termination, however, we realise that families must make their own choice.
"The DSA strives to ensure that all prospective parents are given accurate and up to date information about the condition and what life might be like today for someone with Down's Syndrome."
(JP/IT)
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Richard Dawkins has sparked controversy on Twitter after he suggested pregnant women should abort their foetus if they knew it had Down's Syndrome.The scientist made his comments in response to another user on the social networking site who admitted they would face a "real ethical dilemma" if they were to conceive a baby with the syndrome. In response, Dawkins, 73, wrote: "Abort it and try again. It would be immoral to bring it into the world if you have the choice."
His opinion quickly caused outrage with many, including those who have children with Down's Syndrome, criticising his remarks.
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He commented: "Ireland is a civilised country except in this 1 area". He then provided a link to an article referencing the woman's story.
Despite the backlash, Dawkins refused to apologise and re-defended his beliefs, saying: "In point of fact, a majority of Down Syndrome fetuses in Europe and USA are aborted. What I recommended is not outlandish but the norm.
"I do not for one moment apologise for approaching moral philosophic questions in a logical way. There's a place for emotions and this isn't it."
In response to Dawkins' comments, the Down's Syndrome Association (DSA), said: "People with Down's Syndrome can and do live full and rewarding lives, they also make a valuable contribution to our society.
"At the Down's Syndrome Association, we do not believe Down's syndrome in itself should be a reason for termination, however, we realise that families must make their own choice.
"The DSA strives to ensure that all prospective parents are given accurate and up to date information about the condition and what life might be like today for someone with Down's Syndrome."
(JP/IT)
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