[elrudo]

I think the babies have the right to live, and society has the duty to provide for the babies.

That is, the government if the rest of society doesnt take care of the babies.

This measured by contemporary ethical standards of a Western country.

The answer might be different for African countries, or Eskimoos, where there is a much bigger burden on society by non-productive society members.

So, if the number of babies born with no arms or legs ( and that are not otherwise productive/beneficial for society ) would increase to 10% or 90%, we, or our government STILL have to take care of them.

However, if our society can no longer support such high numbers of inproductive society members, something needs to change, for the ultimate goal of survival of mankind.

It could be that our ethical standards would have to change by then.