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Philosophy 1001 Instructions for Assignment 7 - Down syndrome Read the articles and view the video found at the links below.  (You will notice that the video clips are designed to take you to a different topic once the first one is complete.   Just watch the clips about Down syndrome.) 1. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/down-syndrome-iceland/2. https://www.commentarymagazine.com/politics-ideas/down-syndrome-speaks/In two pages or more  answer the following questions  1.  Summarize the story- What has occurred in Iceland regarding pregnancies that show a possibility of resulting in a Down syndrome child? 2. Do you think women (and their mates) should have the right to have their pregnancy screened for Down syndrome and other possible health challenges for their baby?3. What do you think about parents making choices about abortion based on these screenings?  Is this the right or wrong or good or bad thing to do?   4. What are the possible consequences or unintended consequences, if there are some, to society at large of aborting children who show a probability of having Down syndrome? 5. What other thoughts do you have about this story and issue?