**Down Syndrome Ireland statement in response to Richard Dawkins - TopicsExpress



          

**Down Syndrome Ireland statement in response to Richard Dawkins comments on Twitter regarding Down syndrome** We at Down Syndrome Ireland are appalled at comments made by Oxford Professor Richard Dawkins on the social networking site Twitter. People with Down syndrome can and do live full and rewarding lives, are loved by their families, and make a valuable contribution to our society every day. We at Down Syndrome Ireland do not believe Down syndrome in itself should be a reason for termination and we are appalled that a respected academic should make such hurtful comments on a public platform. DSI strives every day to ensure that all prospective parents are given accurate and up-to-date information about the condition and what life might be like today for someone with Down syndrome. We would hope that in the future Prof Dawkins would refrain from engaging in such commentary which cause great offence and hurt to our members and people with Down syndrome and their families everywhere.
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 09:58:36 +0000

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