[gondramB]

"Many prospective parents are waiting for years to adopt children with Down syndrome, according to a recent article in the Associated Press."

Why would so many people be specially waiting to try get a child with Down's syndrome?

[RobbyS]

People are willing to accept a Down's syndrome child.

[PalestrinaGal0317]

Children with Down's Syndrome are by the vast majority the sweetest children you will ever meet. I have never met a Down's Syndrome child who wasn't one of gentlest, sweetest, most beautiful souls on the planet.

[NYer]

Why would so many people be specially waiting to try get a child with Down's syndrome?

Perhaps they recognize the disdain society has placed on any human being that is not perfect and seek to share their love and home with those who are unwanted by societal standards. Just a hunch :-)

[Mrs. Don-o]

"Why would so many people be specially waiting to try get a child with Down's syndrome?"

Maybe they have friends that have Down's Syndrome and they know what loveable people they are.

[klossg]

Why would so many people be specially waiting to try get a child with Down's syndrome?

Downs people are friends for life. They can definitely function and take care of themselves, but they will always have time for their parents and siblings. Downs are sweet people! Their physical appearance says mental illness more than their actual minds and emotions. They are not that far behind and are smarter than some people who do not have to carry their face around like a badge.