So, I was scrolling through my Facebook newsfeed today on the train into work and someone posted this. I am mostly disgusted by this, because I was under the impression that even someone with a severe mental illness can fall in love and actually get married. I can kind of understand the family giving her something that she wants for her birthday though. I guess I feel that even though she has severe down syndrome, she should still be capable of love, and still have the possibility of meeting someone to marry (even if they both need to have caretakers for medical issues). It rubbed me the wrong way to treat this woman like she will never be fit to actually marry anyone. What are your thoughts? Also, I really hope that this doesn't become a thing for those snowflakes without mental illnesses as well.
http://gma.yahoo.com/photos/woman-with-down-syndrome-gets-whimsical-wedding-themed-birthday-1402437272-slideshow/
Disclaimer: I have a very good friend whose sister has a severe case of down syndrome, possibly even more so then the woman featured in the article. I have known her for many years. She is an absolute sweetheart, and is definitely capable of interacting with people in a way that shows she can love (although maybe not in our standard definition of the word). She is capable of determining whether or not she likes someone, and hugging them or kissing them if she feels strongly for them. This is what I am basing my opinions on the subject on.