Monday, March 5, 2012

Abortion paper led to death threats

Abortion paper led to death threats: Avoiding the term ''infanticide,'' Alberto Guibilini and Francesca Minerva= say ''after-birth abortion'' should be permitted when disabilities, such as Down syndrome, are not detected during pregnancy, or if economic or psychological circumstances change and ''taking care of the offspring becomes an unbearable burden on someone.''

Dr Minerva said she had notified police about the death threats and feared for her safety. ''This was a theoretical and academic article,'' she said. ''I didn't mean to change any laws. I'm not in favour of infanticide. I'm just using logical arguments.''

The paper had been taken out of context, she said. It was intended for an academic community. ''This debate is not new. The debate has been going on for 30 years,'' she said. ''I don't think people outside bioethics should learn anything from this paper. I've received hundreds of emails saying, 'You should die'.''

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3 comments:

  1. Dr Minerva (sorry for having to use the term doctor for someone like Minerva) and the devil have a lot in common; they are both evil beings without anything good in them.

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  2. Why is she afraid of death threats? She's all for killing babies and people that supposedly have no use. If anyone has no use and should not be considered human it's Minerva.

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  3. Yes, both of the authors have staked out a reprehensible view, but becoming like them Is not the answer. Abusive speech is not the answer. Violence is not the answer. And threatening them with physical harm is certainly not a pro-life response.

    When we who claim to be pro-life dehumanize an enemy, we are violating God's command that we we merciful as He is merciful. Our enemy is a person made in the image of God. Why should he or she become like us if we can't rise above hatred and abuse?

    I wish you would read a detailed response to Guibilini and Minerva's article (http://www.bfl.org/IssuesAnswers/Bioethics/AfterBirthAbortion.aspx), which is what is required, and take to heart a truly pro-life way of life (http://www.bfl.org/HowYouCanHelp/AProLifeCommitment.aspx).

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