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Media Release Wednesday, July 17, 2003
Researchers are using a new test, based on the PAP test, to detect babies who have Down syndrome and cystic fibrosis early in a pregnancy so that they can be aborted. Doug Wilson, Chairman of the genetics committee for the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada says, “the new technique might allow mothers to terminate Down syndrome pregnancies earlier in the term, before their pregnancy is obvious to everyone and when a termination is less invasive..” He went on to say that pre-natal diagnosis is not a “search and destroy” mission. “His very denial emphasizes that Mr. Wilson knows that a “search and destroy” mission to find out if the unborn child is “defective” is exactly what this new test involves,” said Jim Hughes, National President of Campaign Life Coalition. “The scientist’s role in eliminating people who are afflicted, in a quest for perfect off-spring is frightening. If they would only spend their time finding a cure for these conditions instead of killing the victims we would have a healthier society,” he continued. “Each of us knows at least one person who was born with Down syndrome or other afflictions and appreciate the value of the lives of these individuals to their family and to society,” said Karen Murawsky, Director of the Campaign Life Coalition Public Affairs office. “Life is not measured by our physical or mental perfection but how we live our lives, how we love others and how they love us.” Campaign Life Coalition demands that the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada cease the use of any screening techniques designed to identify human defects with the purpose of eliminating the person carrying the defect. Media Contacts:
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