She was also held up as a role model, I remember. My mother wanted me to go to Stanford because of her, I think, though I have no idea what Chelsea is doing now.

I'm pro-choice in general, but I'd long ago decided there was no way that I, personally, could have an abortion unless it was a child of rape. And then I came across this and realized that I was wrong. I could have an abortion for a child conceived out of love, a desired and greatly wanted child -- if I knew that there was a chance this child might turn out like my sister.

It's unlikely to be a choice I ever have to face, because I already decided even before my sister died that I'd never risk having natural kids and would be more likely to adopt if I get maternal urges, but I honestly can't see how anyone can think that inflicting a life on pain on a child is the compassionate choice.