Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) called out a Washington Post op-ed that supported women’s right to terminate Down syndrome pregnancies.
McMorris Rodgers took to Twitter to explain why the op-ed was so offensive to her and why terminating a Down syndrome pregnancy was terminating someone’s potential success:
When our son, Cole, was diagnosed with Down syndrome, my husband and I were given a long list of challenges and complications from his doctors. But when we looked at Cole, we still saw lots of potential.
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) March 12, 2018
Today, Cole is in the fifth grade. He finds joy in learning. He is a great big brother. He’s very personable and very motivated. He is in cub scouts and plays basketball. He lights up a room and people are drawn to him! He is living a life full of huge possibility.
— CathyMcMorrisRodgers (@cathymcmorris) March 12, 2018
In the thread, the congresswoman also shared other stories of individuals with Down syndrome who are making a difference, including stories of business owners and artists. – READ MORE
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