I understand what you are saying Icy, and yes, I do agree that he would possibly have been foolish had he have known of any relevant pre existing medical condition, but wouldn't that be his decision to make? Wouldn't that be his right to determine the pros and cons and act accordingly?
Realistically though, the same could be said about childbirth and the associated risks for both mother and child. Most of us are aware that there are risks involved, even with all of the medical advancements of the 21st Century available to us in Australia, yet many of us still participate.
Let's face it, preparation and practise for conception is a pretty pleasurable experience, and arguably, it doesn't generally take a whole lot of skill or talent, but there are risks involved even for those still in the practise stage or only interested in that particular aspect, yet people still do it.
Why? My guess is because the anticipated reward outweighs whatever risks may be involved.
In saying that, my first two pregnancies didn't turn out the way that I anticipated, was I foolish to try again, even knowing the risks involved?
I guess that the point I am trying to make is that every one of us has different yardsticks for how they define or experience happinesss and/or fulfillment in their lives. We may not always agree with whatever another person chooses as their vehicle, but is it really up to anybody else, perhaps with the exception of those directly affected, to determine what is and isn't a worthy activity whilstever it is within the constraintss of the law?
Some people can go their whole lives and never really live for a single minute.
