As a mother with two children on the autism spectrum, I thank you for writing this column Rep. Franks.  From the bottom of my heart, I want you to know that what you are advocating for - the worthiness and value of ALL human life - is so important for everyone to understand.  There are so many ways that people with special needs help society.  The kids in my son's kindergarten class are learning to have compassion for others with different needs.  The mothers I meet on the playground are seeing the patience I have with my kids and they are learning to be patient too.  Most importantly, these kids are important to society because they have intrinsic value because they were created by God!!!  God decided this child should exist - who are you to take his life away from him?  You are not God.

Anyway, thanks Rep. Franks!