The disscussion in class today was very interesting because a question posed by the teacher really stuck in my mind: "What if we can prove that a child growing in someone's body has the genetic make-up of a serial-killer?" I must admit, I was stunned to hear this. I suppose that it's because I don't believe that a human being is born like that. I certainly understand that there are genetic mental and physical diseases but, no matter what doctors have "proved," I've made up my mind that committing a crime so vile shouldn't be blamed as something they "can't control."
This reminds me of how this topic can relate to the struggle for equality theme; I'm sure it's pretty much a daily occurrance to notice somebody with a disability, disorder, illness, etc. gaining special treatment as well as being mistreated. Their struggle for equality is evident when they're segregated from others because of these reasons.
For example, I know plenty of people with autism; the disorder is familiar to people because the number of children being born with it has increased. I know kids where it's so mild that nobody can tell it's there and kids who have really severe cases; they are often avoided by people (especially those their age) because they're labeled the "autisic kid." In my eyes, they're just like everyone else; they have issues buy hey, don't we all? Nobody should be judged because of something like that.
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