Oh No. Here we go again. This article was brought to my attention via a link from Femineste who already has quite a string of comments in response. Check them out.
Apparently the "Ashley Treatment" debate had not made it's way across the Atlantic Ocean. At least there is no indication of such in this CNN article: Mother Seeks Girl's Womb Removal
Follow the link and you find these "Story Highlights"
- Mother seeks to have womb of severely disabled daughter, 15, removed
- Briton wants to prevent cerebral palsy sufferer feeling pain of menstruation
- UK doctors seek legal advice to see if they can perform hysterectomy
- Charity for disabled says move could infringe human rights
Perhaps before a definitive decision is made on behalf of this young lady who they claim has no say, all parties might want to consult with Anne McDonald. Granted, the mother seeking to remove her daughter's uterus is not talking about a "growth attenuation" procedure. But where does one draw the line?
Brace yourselves for another round of, shall I say, "spirited" debate.
~ Connie
Here goes:
"Ashley's Back" by Emma; UK Mom seeks hysterectomy for daughter with CP by Wheelie Catholic; We Do Know Better by Penny L. Richards; Another Assault on Human Rights by David
Tragic update as of today, October 10, 2007: "Doctor at center of stunting debate kills himself"
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