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It seems it should be possible if some form of pre-natal diagnosis could confirm one has a ( Bad negative) then it should not be (developed)- of course the preacher types would say this is a technological abuse. Hit the red handle- if you absolutely need to. what is wrong with preventing a grave social and medical problem?

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It is probably Down's syndrome. There are hundreds of other causes. Fetal alcohol syndrome is a big one too.

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drinking alcohol during pregnancy

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Automobile accidents?

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Probably fetal alcohol syndrome.

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alcohol

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