Pity they don't do the same here

[Troll]

That's complete bollocks. The amniocentisis test is there to give the parents a choice, not a third party.

Good troll though.

Interesting stance - you are associating eugenics with those eugenic policies adopted by the Nazi regime which were a tad extreme!

It actually means "the study of all agencies under human control which can improve or impair the racial quality of future generation"

And today we are using those policies for negative & positive eugenics

Negative to reduce hereditary diseases through screening and or selection (the ultimate selection of course being abortion)

Positive being IVF (is the Nobel winners donor sperm bank still available?)

Genetic counselling is on offer for both approaches (on the NHS) & would of course be the State acting as the third party - although now-a-days there is no compulsion to agree

[minestrone]

Was in a hospital staff area last week and there was sign on the wall about sterilization procedure and the action to take depending on age bracket, I was pretty shocked to see a "if under 20" section which obviously is not elective.

[Old Greg]

Was in a hospital staff area last week and there was sign on the wall about sterilization procedure and the action to take depending on age bracket, I was pretty shocked to see a "if under 20" section which obviously is not elective.

'Forced sterilisation' does occur. But the criteria is 'best interest of the individual', not 'best interest of society'. How that is determined, I don't know, but I expect that the Mental Capacity Act will be a key factor in guiding practice.

[doodab]

Of course these days it's considered responsible to have one's dog sterilised isn't it?

[SimonMac]

Work camps, that's the answer.



After all, work sets you free.

Arbeit macht frei

[Churchill]

Interesting stance - you are associating eugenics with those eugenic policies adopted by the Nazi regime which were a tad extreme!

Nope, I was making a point that whatever happens after the amniocentesis test is the parents decision and not that of the state.

[SimonMac]

Are you talking about RealityHack?

I concur.

Leave RH alone, he's the only mod that's given me an infraction and positive rep for the same post!

[MarillionFan]

Leave RH alone, he's the only mod that's given me an infraction and positive rep for the same post!

Tells you you've been naughty and then gives you a sweety.

I think he may be grooming you.

[SimonMac]

Tells you you've been ban and then gives you a sweety.

I think he may be grooming you.

Meh I'm in a dry spell so open to all offers

[Churchill]

Meh I'm in a dry spell so open to all offers

Oi HAB, one for you!