Palin: Down Syndrome Is No Reason for Abortion

Sarah Palin wants Ohio Gov. John Kasich to take a stand on a bill currently being debated in his state that would ban abortion in cases where the fetus is diagnosed with Down syndrome.

“I don’t think because the child has one extra chromosome they should be able to snuff that life out,” Palin told CNN’s Jake Tapper in an interview that aired Sunday on “State of the Union” . . .

“There is some fear there of the unknown,” Palin said. “Certainly, there was fear in my heart about how in the world are we going to be able to handle the challenges up ahead, not necessarily thinking of the beauty that could come from a child being different, being unique.”

Between 60% and 90% of prenatal Down syndrome diagnosis result in abortion, according to a review of termination rates in the United States between 1995 and 2011 conducted by the International Society for Prenatal Diagnosis. On Sunday, Palin blamed cultural acceptance for the prevalence of abortions in such cases . . .

Palin’s comments come as the Ohio legislature considers a bill that would prohibit abortions in cases involving Down syndrome. Kasich, a 2016 presidential hopeful who opposes abortion except in cases of rape, incest or to preserve the life of the mother, has not yet commented on the bill. (Read more from “Palin: Down Syndrome Is No Reason for Abortion” HERE)

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