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Letter: Stop putting a price tag on a person’s existence because of their disability

Related Topics: Existence, Haaretz, Disability

I was very disturbed by her comments about Down syndrome and its lifelong implications. Her remarks lead me to believe she has not lived or worked with an individual that has Down syndrome. I have a sibling who has Down syndrome, and I have been blessed with the opportunity to be loved unconditionally and experience a kindness and love that is unfailing.

I am against abortion whether a fetus is free of a disability or has one. Abortion is an individual’s choice. But not mine.

The cost of housing and other expenditures should not justify the reason to expunge our world of imperfect individuals.