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For anyone who happens to follow American politics...

Mar 03, 2008 23:26

A quote from Republican senator and presidential hopeful John McCain:

“It’s indisputable that autism is on the rise among children,” Senator John McCain said while campaigning recently in Texas. “The question is, What’s causing it? And we go back and forth, and there’s strong evidence that indicates that it’s got to do with a preservative in ( Read more... )

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bjorker March 4 2008, 11:33:12 UTC

Why the hell is everyone so against the idea or possibility that vaccines have something to do with autism? I am NO McCain fan, NO NO NO, this has nothing to do with that. I just don't understand what everyone is being so damn defensive about.

What's worse is all the offensive comments here in a place that's supposed to be welcoming to those that are "different"? Can't we have our opinions? I feel like everyone must be reading wayyyy too far into it, because I just don't see how it's an offensive thought or theory. I am offended by some of the things that people are saying here, however.

I guess I'll go sit in my corner and prepare to be ostracized.

mysticsong March 4 2008, 12:13:50 UTC

Probably because scientific evidence has been released - over the last few years and within the last few months - stating that there is no relationship.

http://www.nbc11.com/news/1772236/detail.html (2002)

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4311613.stm (2005)

http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/iso/concerns/mmr_autism_factsheet.htm

I can't find the recent news story, but I posted it to this community not long ago.

foundunicorn March 5 2008, 07:24:13 UTC

I'm not saying that cause autism, but it's getting them noted.
I tend to have a low functioning day after my flu shot.
"Kids Vaccine Linked to Fever, Seizures
By MIKE STOBBE (AP Medical Writer)
From Associated Press
February 28, 2008 6:27 PM EST"
http://my.earthlink.net/article/hea?guid=20080228/47c63fd0_3421_1334520080228-1788232137

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Thread 9

Um... kitfalbo March 4 2008, 13:12:54 UTC

So... Obama everyone?

Re: Um... mysticsong March 4 2008, 18:51:43 UTC

He's been my favourite for ... well pretty much since his candidacy website went on-line.

(A relative asked me wouldn't I like to see a woman in office ... and sure, I like the thought of a woman president.... but I don't like the thoughts of the woman candidate in question.. ;) )

Re: Um... pointytilly March 6 2008, 22:27:53 UTC

Same here! I don't like it when people imply that I'm against a woman for president just because I don't like Hillary - I still wouldn't like her if she were a man, thanks.

Re: Um... lyme March 4 2008, 18:55:41 UTC

Hell fucking yes.

Thread 12

pewter_wings March 4 2008, 15:20:18 UTC

Politicians don't care about the people they represent. They care about the power.

I hate to sound like such a cynic.

samuraiartguy March 4 2008, 19:24:20 UTC

That's not cynicism. That's an OBSERVATION.

pewter_wings March 4 2008, 19:26:45 UTC

You know, I really like you. :)

mysticsong March 4 2008, 20:59:29 UTC

That's *perfect*. :)

kippurbird March 4 2008, 17:28:03 UTC

*facepalm*

Can we write angry letters at him?

Also YAY my icon!

pewter_wings March 4 2008, 19:27:06 UTC

At him, yes. Do any good? Nope.

lyme March 4 2008, 18:56:11 UTC

Wasn't going to vote for his ass anyway, now I just have another reason why to add to the pile.