A cynic like me:

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by YOhio

You have it all wrong. The tater problem was in Ireland and it forced their people to move over here.

What the hell? When did Irish taters come into this? I thought we were talking about tots from Alaska.

[BarbaraGordon]

Originally Posted by creekster

SUre, Y, whatever you say. Btw, are you gonna eat those tots?

boo. you ruined my line, monkey man.

[8ballrollin]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

At a 92% termination rate following prenatal diagnosis of DS, I'm guessing it's a pretty safe bet she would have.

Because one of my favorite people on the planet has DS, this makes me want to cry. No joke.

[YOhio]

Originally Posted by BarbaraGordon

What the hell? When did Irish taters come into this? I thought we were talking about tots from Alaska.

Juneau, we can talk about both.

[creekster]

All kidding aside, BG, do you think that McCain/Palin have handled their children much differently than Biden/Obama? There may be some small differences (I for one have no quarrel with a parent proudly noting their child is going to deploy overseas, although I can also understand not doing so in a campaign) but didn't Barry trot out his kids? Biden's son gave his introductory speech. Other than the ages involved, I am not sure I see a huge difference.

[creekster]

Originally Posted by YOhio

Juneau, we can talk about both.

Sure, you gotta catch as Ketchikan.

[Venkman]

Originally Posted by Tex

That would be helpful ... the whole family except the retarded child on stage. Even the cynic in me has a hard time believing McCain would be that dumb.

Agreed, assuming he'd even want to, which I doubt.

[Venkman]

Originally Posted by creekster

All kidding aside, BG, do you think that McCain/Palin have handled their children much differently than Biden/Obama? There may be some small differences (I for one have no quarrel with a parent proudly noting their child is going to deploy overseas, although I can also understand not doing so in a campaign) but didn't Barry trot out his kids? Biden's son gave his introductory speech. Other than the ages involved, I am not sure I see a huge difference.

A cynic might even say Obama was "worse" because he actually had a video conference call with his kids. Palin's kids just stood there, but didn't say anything. I didn't have a problem with either.

Candidates trot out their families. That's just how it is.

[Venkman]

Originally Posted by 8ballrollin

Because one of my favorite people on the planet has DS, this makes me want to cry. No joke.

I feel the same way.

My home teacher (the most faithful HT in the ward) has Downs. Sure, he doesn't contribute anything to the tax coffers, but don't tell me he doesn't have any value to his community and to society at large. I've learned a tremendous amount from this man.

[Ma'ake]

Within an LDS theological context, is there not room for giving a spirit the opportunity for coming back under a more positive situation (particularly if the spirit has not yet entered the body)?