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    • Examining the legal and ethical considerations of wrongful life claims.
    • Analyzing judicial reasoning in American and English courts regarding these claims.

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    • Court decisions against recognizing wrongful life claims are critically reviewed.
    • Potential public policy arguments against judicial recognition are explored.

    Findings:

    • Some judicial arguments against wrongful life claims lack persuasive force.
    • Strong public policy considerations may override legal arguments for recognition.

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    • If legal remedies are unavailable, society must address the practical challenges faced by children with deformities.
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