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Ashley, sadly, has been reduced to a pet. This is no less than clipping a dog's ears or tail or the wings of a pet bird. It's tragic, to be sure, and I pity the parents--but they are nuts. The idea of mutilating the disabled so they can be more easily cared for by amateurs is a terrible idea. Certainly, this course of action precludes any treatment or future discovery that could moderate and improve her condition. This may become a trend in boutique parenting. "I want a child, but not the burden of his or her development. After all, they may end up wrecking my car or being hard to roll over and wash. Could I just have me a 'pillow angel?' I saw this cute outfit I want to dress them in. It's adorable."
