-Caveat Lector- In a message dated 10/22/1999 1:36:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << 4) CRACK CAPITALIZES ON THE NOTION OF 'CRACK BABIES' AS WASTED LIVES. Acknowledging that using drugs during pregnancy can harm an infant is very different from CRACK's message that women on drugs should not have babies at all. The notion of 'crack babies' as wasted human lives came about in the late 1980s when reporters exaggerated the effect of crack cocaine on infants and preschoolers. They emphasized the most alarming predictions of doctors and researchers that these infants would experience learning disabilities, attention and behavior disorders, and would have to be written off as a 'lost generation' or 'biological underclass.' Today, there is practically scientific consensus that crack cocaine does no more damage to infants than cigarette smoking and does less damage than heavy alcohol use. CRACK perpetuates the "crack babies" myth, further stigmatizing children labeled as such and contributing to misinformation among the public. >> I had some friends who raised a crack baby. His mother had not been to see him in over l5 months. He was developing into a fine toddler, but the first year was a nightmare. No genuine "mother" would ever want to put their child through such a hell. It is idiotic to not try to stop addicted women from having children. A simple tubal ligation is the answer. To assure that her reproductive rights are not being violated, society need only offer a completely-free-of-charge relinking of the tubes, should the woman finally decide to live a life worth sharing with a child. Prudy DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance�not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
