If you're pro-choice on abortion, how do you feel about Ashley? [View All]

And her parents right to make decisions on her care?

Ashley is the 9 year old girl with the development of a 3 month old baby, whose parents have taken medical measures to keep her from developing into a sexual adult, of adult size. They feel that doing so will keep her healthier and more comfortable, and allow her to live at home rather than being institutionalized.

For the parents blog, read here:

http://ashleytreatment.spaces.live.com/blog/

I'm wondering why a DU'er who believed in pro-choice -- including, if necessary, late term abortions -- would condemn these parents for making medical decisions that could make it easier to care for their child, and increase her comfort.

Why is it okay to abort a 5 month fetus with Downs syndrome (or an older fetus for whatever reason), but not okay to take medical measures that -- by stunting her growth -- may improve the care of a child like Ashley (who must be tube fed and is far more difficult to care for than a child with Downs)?