Infanticide is back
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TL;DR
- Massachusetts' new law permits abortion up to birth, which the author likens to infanticide.
- The article draws historical comparisons to ancient Greece and Rome, where abortion and infanticide were viewed similarly.
- It discusses contemporary cases where infants with treatable conditions face decisions about life-sustaining treatment, often at the behest of parents.
- The author criticizes the perceived shift in ethics, suggesting a move away from Christian values towards practices indistinguishable from infanticide.
- The piece advocates for stronger legal protections for disabled fetuses and newborns, likening the ethical considerations for abortion to those for end-of-life care for infants.
- It suggests financial support for families caring for disabled children, referencing historical examples.