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Soundbites

24 May 2003

“There should be more of us with Down’s syndrome around the place. We are also human beings. Mum had me, and I gave her happiness. I also give other people happiness. I am alive and kicking!”

Anya Souza, a campaigner against prenatal Down’s syndrome screening (Down’s Syndrome Protest press release, 18 May)

“Bad science can haunt us for generations.”

Chief Medical Officer Harmon Eyre of the American Cancer Society on a controversial study claiming passive smoking is less dangerous than thought (press release, 16 May)

“Of course you can turn women into men if you give too much. You can make them hairy, give them acne,…

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