[Jolie]

Originally Posted by mercyteapot

I also don't understand the rationale that because the rights of one family were violated, however aggregiously, that these tests shouldn't be provided to thousands, and eventually millions, of others.

Mercy,

I don' think anyone is saying that the tests shouldn't be offered to every newborn. (Actually they are also sometimes used as a screening tool when an older child presents with s/s of rare disorders.)

We are simly saying that they shouldn't be forced on parents with conscientious objections, just as we don't force vaccinations on anyone.

[pickledpepperRN]

Thank you Viking for that.
I think most parents will agree. The very few will be able to refuse.

[HM2Viking]

A well run testing program saves lives and money.

[mercyteapot]

November 14, 2007: The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Act (S.1858) passed unanimously out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, Pension (HELP) Committee on a voice vote.