CARSON: A physician’s view on the sanctity of life (A Must Read)

The Washington Times ^ | January 22, 2013 | Ben S. Carson

[jazusamo]

The thought of abortion for convenience is repugnant

Several years ago, I was consulted by a young woman who was 33 weeks pregnant and was on her way to Kansas get an abortion. I informed her of the multiple options available to her outside of abortion and she decided to go through with the pregnancy even though the child had hydrocephalus and required neurosurgical intervention after birth a few weeks later. She kept the baby and loves the beautiful child that has resulted.

A couple of decades ago, I came into the pediatric Intensive Care Unit on morning rounds and was told about a four-year-old girl who had been hit by an ice cream truck, and was comatose and exhibiting little neurological function other than reactive pupils. I tested her pupillary reflexes and both pupils were fixed and dilated. The staff indicated to me that this is something that must have just occurred. I grabbed the bed and with some help, transported her quickly to the operating room for an emergency craniotomy. I was met along the way by a senior neurosurgeon who told me I was wasting my time and that at best, we would end up with someone in a vegetative state.

Nevertheless, we completed the operation and a few days later, her pupils became reactive and she eventually left the hospital. I saw her a few years ago walking through the hospital with her own 4-year-old little girl. She was neurologically fully intact and told me she had become somewhat of a celebrity because of the experience I just related. What do these two stories have in common? They both involve precious lives that could easily have been discarded.

[jazusamo]

God Bless Ben Carson.

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[George from New England]

What polar opposites are Ben and Barrack. You cant get much more than 180 degrees out of reality can we.

[Responsibility2nd]

What a wonderful doctor and a compassionate man.

For contrast; look at Abortion Queen Wendy Davis who - while she didn’t abort 2 children - she did abandon them.

[jazusamo]

Ping!

[Neoliberalnot]

This is what good men do. Dr. Carson is such a man.

[jazusamo]

Amen.

[Alberta's Child]

What I like most about Ben Carson is that I never heard of him until his famous speech in front of Obama at the National Prayer Breakfast a while back. The real heroes in this country are those who carry themselves with dignity, pursue a life of virtue, and don't seek constant recognition for what they do.

There was a time when I might have hoped to see Dr. Carson run for public office, but it's become obvious to me that the American political scene is really beneath people like him.

[MHGinTN]

Dr. Carson is speaking near here soon ... I sure hope he is considering a political career in the near future.

[WayneS]

Yes, it’s the difference between a good and honorable man, and a spoiled, narcissistic BOY.

[onyx]

God bless and keep Dr. Ben Carson and his precious family.

[onyx]

B T T T ! ! ! ©

[jazusamo]

I knew you’d really enjoy this, my FRiend.

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[onyx]

Oh yes, indeed! I think the world of this wonderful man and great doctor.

[onedoug]

Like soetoro’s other murders committed on a large scale, the deathocrat Party fully backs him.

[Albion Wilde]

I love this man.

[stonehouse01]

Great Article!! Please add me to the Ben Carson Ping List. Many Thanks!

[jazusamo]

Welcome to the Carson list, stonehouse01, you’re on.

[maica]

A beautifully written editorial, backed up with facts.