Beneath the Wraps

           Richard has been watching several reruns from the 70 ’ s.  We were watching a “ Quincy ” with the topic of down syndrome and ignorance.  It reminded me a bit of the controversy of abortion.  My obstetrician had advised me (or maybe suggested) that I might want to consider an abortion given my age and the statistics that made it probable that I would be carrying a child with down syndrome.          I remember feeling resentment at the suggestion.   So what?   If my child had down syndrome he or she would still be a blessing to our family.   God entrusted the baby into my care and I would definitely care for him or her.   It wouldn ’ t have mattered.   I would have loved the child regardless.   We have been so blessed with Jaime who does not have down syndrome.           Regardless of their physical appearance or their a...

          There are so many creative posts to facebook lately, and just as many that are hurtful such as warnings to NOT buy products from the Chinese.   Really?   Someone has the odyssey to promote bigotry during these trying times.   I would think the citizens of China have even less to say about their government than do US citizens.   Though there are Trump supporters and followers many Americans are just as offended by his lack of leadership skills or lack of compassion as perhaps citizens of other countries are ashamed.   In China it is against the law to cross the government whereas in the USA citizens have the right to voice their opinions and even criticize the government without being arrested.   This pandemic is not the fault of the Chinese citizens.   They are victims just as much as anybody.   They did not choose to become guinea pigs of some governmental experience anymore than soldiers...