I was told that I ‘did not know what I was talking about’ when saying that all autistics might not think a ‘cure’ was desirable, was ‘brainwashed’ and ‘obviously psychotic.’ I wasn’t even being confrontational, they were our invited guests after all.

This was before ‘Autism Every Day’ was released and I had not formed an opinion of the organization. Needless to say, I formed an opinion very quickly. They did not like me or ‘my kind.’ Yes, their words.

It is not hard to extrapolate up the hierarchy and easily imagine their need “to protect their brand.” Even if their lawsuit is not as frivolous as it appears, they know that Zach does not have the resources to even file the necessary counter suits to meet the threat of a suit.

That is how most corporate organizations operate, that is how opposing voices are silenced. Having a message board merely confines any malcontents in a padded room if they are naive to think their concerns are being given an audience. Not that any autistics might be socially naive.

Zazzle has no irons in the fire, they have no will or resources to take on a fair-use — trademark — copyright dispute. They’ll throw anyone controversial out just to keep their boat afloat. They’re in the shirt-selling business, not the fair-use determination business. Not to say, however, that Autism Speaks had nothing to do with the t-shirt dispute just rings empty to me. Corporate spokesman say what they are told to say, pure and simple. I do not believe them.

Though I am curious why you seem to have so many running disputes with Amanda, ABFH and others. It would seem as though this may not be the only issue near and dear to the hearts of we Hub members that you are on the wrong side of. You might want to examine your motivations for your role these dust-ups.

I did read with interest many of your postings on both of your blogspot blogs and we are not in disagreement on a great many things. So why the “We don’t need no stinkin’ neurodiversity” tagline?

Just wondering and trying to get beyond the posturing.

Joe

I’m really glad to see the recent rebirth of criticism of Autism Speaks. Anything to help this “charity” be exposed for what it is can only be a good thing.

“The one thing that we learned, that most of the medical field never mentions, is that most of these children are normal and just have viral and/or fungal issues going on in their brains. These can be treated and your child can live a normal life again.”

I call bullshit, Mr. Lofton. Bullshit, bullshit, bullshit.

I think this information could be very helpful for you. As parents we have to rise up above the current medical system and do what is right for our children as the current system is dismissing our precious children.

Justin Lofton

That blog has been removed and I’m writing under a new pseudonym at a new website, and heck, I’m even living in a new state, but I’d be happy to throw my name into the hat for contact people. I’m not 100% convinced that my son’s autism was NOT caused by a vaccine, but I DO believe that he was “fragile” and very prone to Autism and may have been pushed o’er the edge by the vaccine. I don’t know if that disqualifies me or not, but I’m certainly not rabid about vaccinations and I think that the total ELIMINATION of vaccinations is just a dumb idea. Granted, some vaccines may not be 100% necessary and I certainly think mercury-based preservatives are also a very dumb idea, but I think preventative shots are necessary and if I can bring anything to the table, I’ll be happy to.

Many thanx!

E.J.
hes_come_unglued@yahoo.com

I think that all voices are needed, perhaps especially those of us who can speak intelligently to the challenges that we and our kids face regardless of their/our functional level.

At least that’s how I see it.

(great screen name, btw)