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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.
By Rebecca Clarren

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  • Thursday, February 8, 2007 10:55 PM

    It's a human rights issue

    I'm disappointed but not surprised that the majority of responses to the Salon article support the parents' response to their daughter's condition. Here's a link to a position statement by a disability rights organization--yes, I work there. I hope you can take the time to read and consider this position and the others posted at our website:

    http://www.dredf.org/news/ashley.shtml

    —Susan Henderson Read Susan Henderson's other letters

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