Unspeakable Covnersations

         I do not agree with Mr. Singer at all. I can’t even believe that there are people out there with those kinds of thoughts towards babies that are known are going to come out with disabilities. Every person has a right to live. No one but oneself will know how happy of a life they could live until one so does. I believe that Harriet is a great example of something who didn’t come out looking “perfect” in a humans life, but has found a way to live a great life, that might at times need some assistance, but is doing well on her own as well. 

The comments that people have said to her on the street is just wrong. If I saw someone walking down the street that was disabled, I usually just turn away because I don’t want them to think that I’m judging them by how they look. I just believe that that’s the right way to do it because in their minds, they’re used to people staring at them then whispering to one another.

An extraordinary thing that I find to read is how she actually had the guts to go to Princeton and talk against what Mr. Singer was proposing. For her to do that is big. I personally would never be able to do that. The fact that she stood up in front of a whole class and shared her story and made it clear that what Mr. Singer was teaching them is unfair, was very brave of her. That right there should just show that even someone like her, who came out crippled, and in a wheelchair, could still have confidence. Confidence can be showed in many ways, and speaking up is one of the best things you could do when you’re standing up for yourself.

        My feelings towards abortion leans more towards not doing it, but I also think that everyone should have a choice. But then again, my religious point of view is that god puts everyone on this earth for a reason. Everyone here can easily live an equal life but it’s up to them to do that. For example, you wouldn’t think that someone like Harriet could make a future for herself. But look at her. She worked her way to becoming an attorney and fights for human rights. She devoted her life to changing people’s views by sharing her own experience. 

        I’ve met a lot of people in this world, some who are “normal” and others who aren’t. But yet again, I’ll always believe in one thing. I believe that we all have a purpose. That we all are meant to be a part of this world for a reason and that somehow, all together, we can help make a change.