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“No parents will in that future time have the right to burden society with a malformed or mentally incompetent child.” quote by H. Bentley Glass
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“No parents will in that future time have the right to burden society with a malformed or mentally incompetent child.”

H. Bentley Glass

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Society should not be forced to support children who are severely disabled or mentally incompetent.

In simple terms: Society shouldn't bear the burden of severely disabled children.

Key Takeaway

Consider ethical implications of reproductive choices.

Themes

ethics disability societal responsibility

Mood

concerned serious

Type

ethical policy

When to use this quote

  • family planning
  • healthcare policy
  • social services

Key Concepts

eugenics public policy human rights

Questions to Reflect On

  • What responsibilities do societies have toward individuals with severe disabilities?
  • How do we protect vulnerable populations without infringing rights?
A Different Perspective

Balancing individual rights with societal costs is complex.

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