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Friday, February 9, 2007 12:00 AM

Behind the Pillow Angel

Doctors at the Seattle hospital that operated on a disabled girl to keep her from reaching sexual maturity -- the controversial "Ashley Treatment" -- were more troubled by the procedure than has been reported previously.

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  • Saturday, February 10, 2007 03:43 PM

    Agree to disagree

    Apparently, you didn't read my first response or you did not comprehend what you were reading. I agree that she is a person with feelings and that is why I feel the surgery was morally and ethically wrong. I am not ignorant to the fact that Ashley is in need of continued care and will never have aspirations like those who are developmentally "normal", but that does not mean that someone has the right to decide that she does not need the parts that God gave her at birth. Do me a favor and read all of the posts thoroughly before you determine that my opinion is ignorant! Have a great day....

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