Blind Couple Reunited With Baby Taken Away by State

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Blind Couple Reunited With Baby Taken Away by State

by Tom Henderson Jul 23rd 2010 5:09PM

Erika Johnson and Blake Sinnett of Missouri had a baby. For two days. Then they had a nightmare. State authorities took their baby away because both Johnson and Sinnett are blind.

Following a public outcry, little Mikaela was returned to her parents this week, and authorities were reminded of an ancient truism: None are so blind than those who will not see. But Johnson tells the Kansas City Star she's not bitter.

"I'm a forgiving person," she says. Nonetheless, she adds, she resents the lingering prejudice people in power have against the handicapped. "Disability does not equal inability," she tells the newspaper.

Read more at parentdish.com

I'm curious what people will say. The poll question on the article is: Should the State intervene when a child's parents are physically challenged?

[sara..... 371]

i think it depends on what the disability is.......from what i have read people that have lost their sight or never had sight before can an do live a perfectly normal life......they develop a sense that the rest of us do not need....

just my opinion

sara

Edited July 28, 2010 by sara.....

[Staashi 371]

Being a parent is challenging as it takes heart and these people seem to have it. I'm sure they'll make it through.