Adam, and his family, prove that every single one of us has value simple because we do. We are all created equal, no matter our abilities or disabilities or medical needs. Our differences, our personalities, our struggles, and our triumphs are just pieces of our lives. They don’t determine how valuable we are. They don’t make us more or less important than anyone else, and our sufferings don’t make our joys any less enjoyable.
There is no need to justify to anyone why any preborn person has the right to live. There is no need to prove that people with Down syndrome can contribute to society, even though they can and do. There is no need for any child, born or preborn, to have to justify their existence. Adam is telling us all that despite everything that we think defines us and our value, our lives are worthy of living.
