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What I find troubling is that once we start down the slippery slope of surgery to keep a severely disabled person small and portable for the convenience of others, even family, there is no natural stopping point.
If the person is never going to crawl or walk, what need does she have for arms or legs? These unnecessary appendages could be amputated now, while she or he is young and can bounce back more easily from the surgery. Think how much lighter and more portable the "Pillow Angel" would be as a simple "head and torso" unit. Think how much less she will weigh. Changing diapers will be easier and more convenient.
What about pulling all her teeth to make dental care a thing of the past? Think of all the brushing and flossing, fillings, and so on that can be avoided?
Where do you stop once you start body modification for the convenience of the caregivers?
