And now this?
But for Vatican II, there is no way I would have converted to Roman Catholicism. None. Latin masses are fine, but this is taking the Catholic church back to its most rotten of roots. I can understand allowing these individuals back to practice their faith and take communion, but returning to the episcopate?
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More importantly, how do you feel about the Octo-mom in California?
Can "the arnold" rescue her?
What is your take on selective reduction?
Octomom is more important than reinstating known anti-semites into the Roman Catholic episcopate? :)
Truthfully, I have a background in bio-ethics and experience in surrogacy law. I have pretty well-formed opinions on this matter and to properly and responsibly address them would take much more than this comments section. That being said, here are some broad points re: Octomom:
a] Who is the asshole doctor who put eight embryos in at once and where is his/her license? I'd like to tear it up.
b] From what I have read, Octomom claims that she did it for religious reasons. To that I have two comments:
1] the Roman Catholic Church [perhaps the most ardent bastion of the pro-life movement] condemns advanced fertility treatment including the act of implanting frozen embryos,
2] What established religion advocates for procreation outside of wedlock or some other sort of spiritual union?
When I mention the word religion, I mean more than just a deeply held personal belief.
re: the Awnold
The babies are here now, what do we do? Let them rot? No. The woman is an irresponsible, selfish, leech on society, but her children are innocents. We shouldn't punish the children too. Perhaps after a proper investigation it will be determined that the best interest of each child is better left to loving fiscally self-sufficient families looking for children to adopt. Perhaps after a proper investigation it will be determined that the best interests of these children will be properly carried out by living with their biological mother. I honestly don't know. I don't think he does either.
What I do know is that he can find out where there were failures [the state welfare system, the doctor implanting all eight at one time] and address them so that something like this never happens again.
Selective reduction should not be an option. Doctors should not be implanting that many embryos at once given the current state of reproductive technology.
ok - this is off topic. BUT...have you ever served on an IRB (institutional review board)? Someone with your background would be a terrific contribution (with the bio-ethic background). PLUS it seems that you like a good arguement.
Just sayin.....
Actually, I have always wanted to serve on an IRB. I think I need to get another graduate degree beyond just my JD, though. At least a Masters in Bio-Ethics or an LLM in Health Law. That can't happen until the kids are a little older, I'm afraid.
I will take the argument thing as a compliment. LOL
Or, I just need to get off my Great Aunt Fanny and publish.
Honestly - IRBs are ALWAYS looking for non-affiliated, members of the community, especially women (federal regulations requires a diverse committee - of gender/race/backgrounds including a non-scientist).
You don't necessarily NEED another degree to become a member.
AND being called argument thing is a compliment. you're a lawyer, after all!
Besides, you can VTC into a meeting - you don't have to be physically present to have quorum.
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