The US had eugenics laws that permitted the sterilization of anyone with a low IQ. She had a low IQ.
Not just the US. My aunt was sterilized in the early 50’s here in Canada because she was mentally retarded (a specific and accurate medical term that has fallen into disfavour).
I’ll go on record being ok with sterilization of retards, mongoloids, and the insane.
No offense to your aunt.
My mom's nanny wasn't really what you'd call mentally retarded. She's what was called feeble minded. Not smart enough to keep up in school, but smart enough to have a simple conversation with, and to do basic kinds of jobs like looking after kids at the house. My grandparents had to work alternate shifts at the textile mill during the Great Depression, and she worked as a nanny for mostly room and board.
