Re: Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me (online petition)

[Guest guest]

on 7/17/06 3:08 PM, CherylGaudino at CherylGaudino@... wrote:

FYI...

Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me

We, the undersigned:

Utterly repudiate the notion of murder being an acceptable response to

disability

Vehemently deny that most parents of autistic - or otherwise disabled -

children harbour thoughts of murder

Testify that the false 'reality' concocted by Autism Speaks

film 'Autism Every Day' is not a true reflection of the reality of

parenting an autistic child

Call for a public apology from Thierry for increasing ignorance

regarding autism

Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the movie.

First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think) and and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they wish. They have the right to make it, other people have the right to create a petition against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary and think it has great educational value. The general public needs to understand the pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more funding or better trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok? Every ad for childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads for animals rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn- we are all so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok. Again, if you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a digital camera and go for it.

[Guest guest]

I got to agree with you .

I spoke with my Senator's asst on Health issues and he was very

moved by that video. He had no idea what autism can be for some

families.

As you say, it may not accurately depict autism for every family,

but for the uniformed - it sends a powerful message.

I'm sorry if anyone finds this offensive but I certainly was able to

relate to a lot of what those mothers had to say. There fears, hopes

and dreams.....hit home for me.

I think those mothers were very brave to allow themselves and their

children's lives to be opened for public viewing and then to be

criticized. Unacceptable.

Plus, I see some nuero-diverse clowns have signed the petition.I

wouldn't want my name on a list with those ass-wipes.

> Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the

movie.

>

> First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think) and

> and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they

wish. They

> have the right to make it, other people have the right to create a

petition

> against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary and

think it

> has great educational value. The general public needs to

understand the

> pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more funding

or better

> trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok? Every

ad for

> childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads

for animals

> rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn-

we are all

> so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok.

Again, if

> you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a

digital camera

> and go for it.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I agree! I think the video is the only way to get through to some

people what we go through. It is MY house they showed, running away,

kicking and all. No, I haven't ever even thought of hurting him, but

myself not wanting to hurt anymore, heck ya that has happened.

I can see where some people have complaints with Autism Speaks. This

isn't one of them. It is an amazing view that may help people to

realize this IS something serious!

Sharon

>

> I got to agree with you .

>

> I spoke with my Senator's asst on Health issues and he was very

> moved by that video. He had no idea what autism can be for some

> families.

>

> As you say, it may not accurately depict autism for every family,

> but for the uniformed - it sends a powerful message.

>

> I'm sorry if anyone finds this offensive but I certainly was able

to

> relate to a lot of what those mothers had to say. There fears,

hopes

> and dreams.....hit home for me.

>

> I think those mothers were very brave to allow themselves and their

> children's lives to be opened for public viewing and then to be

> criticized. Unacceptable.

>

> Plus, I see some nuero-diverse clowns have signed the petition.I

> wouldn't want my name on a list with those ass-wipes.

>

>

>

>

> > Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the

> movie.

> >

> > First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think)

and

>

> > and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they

> wish. They

> > have the right to make it, other people have the right to create

a

> petition

> > against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> > videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary

and

> think it

> > has great educational value. The general public needs to

> understand the

> > pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more

funding

> or better

> > trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok?

Every

> ad for

> > childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads

> for animals

> > rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> > Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn-

> we are all

> > so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok.

> Again, if

> > you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a

> digital camera

> > and go for it.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I agree! I think the video is the only way to get through to some

people what we go through. It is MY house they showed, running away,

kicking and all. No, I haven't ever even thought of hurting him, but

myself not wanting to hurt anymore, heck ya that has happened.

I can see where some people have complaints with Autism Speaks. This

isn't one of them. It is an amazing view that may help people to

realize this IS something serious!

Sharon

>

> I got to agree with you .

>

> I spoke with my Senator's asst on Health issues and he was very

> moved by that video. He had no idea what autism can be for some

> families.

>

> As you say, it may not accurately depict autism for every family,

> but for the uniformed - it sends a powerful message.

>

> I'm sorry if anyone finds this offensive but I certainly was able

to

> relate to a lot of what those mothers had to say. There fears,

hopes

> and dreams.....hit home for me.

>

> I think those mothers were very brave to allow themselves and their

> children's lives to be opened for public viewing and then to be

> criticized. Unacceptable.

>

> Plus, I see some nuero-diverse clowns have signed the petition.I

> wouldn't want my name on a list with those ass-wipes.

>

>

>

>

> > Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the

> movie.

> >

> > First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think)

and

>

> > and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they

> wish. They

> > have the right to make it, other people have the right to create

a

> petition

> > against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> > videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary

and

> think it

> > has great educational value. The general public needs to

> understand the

> > pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more

funding

> or better

> > trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok?

Every

> ad for

> > childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads

> for animals

> > rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> > Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn-

> we are all

> > so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok.

> Again, if

> > you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a

> digital camera

> > and go for it.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

I harbor thoughts of killing often, just

not of my child. J

Honestly, I think the film was a snapshot

of autism, like many others. It left out any treatment options or real hope

but it was finally a different view than all the HFA stuff we see.

From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of CherylGaudino

Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 3:08

PM

EOHarm

Subject: Autism Speaks:

Don't Speak For Me (online petition)

FYI...

Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me

We, the undersigned:

Utterly repudiate the notion of murder being an acceptable response to

disability

Vehemently deny that most parents of autistic - or otherwise disabled -

children harbour thoughts of murder

Testify that the false 'reality' concocted by Autism Speaks

film 'Autism Every Day' is not a true reflection of the reality of

parenting an autistic child

Call for a public apology from Thierry for increasing ignorance

regarding autism

http://tinyurl.com/q4jpr

[Guest guest]

I harbor thoughts of killing often, just

not of my child. J

Honestly, I think the film was a snapshot

of autism, like many others. It left out any treatment options or real hope

but it was finally a different view than all the HFA stuff we see.

From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of CherylGaudino

Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 3:08

PM

EOHarm

Subject: Autism Speaks:

Don't Speak For Me (online petition)

FYI...

Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me

We, the undersigned:

Utterly repudiate the notion of murder being an acceptable response to

disability

Vehemently deny that most parents of autistic - or otherwise disabled -

children harbour thoughts of murder

Testify that the false 'reality' concocted by Autism Speaks

film 'Autism Every Day' is not a true reflection of the reality of

parenting an autistic child

Call for a public apology from Thierry for increasing ignorance

regarding autism

http://tinyurl.com/q4jpr

[Guest guest]

Since the petition was started by Leitch, that should tell

everyone that it is just another stupid attempt to obscure the truth

about autism.

> >

> > I got to agree with you .

> >

> > I spoke with my Senator's asst on Health issues and he was very

> > moved by that video. He had no idea what autism can be for some

> > families.

> >

> > As you say, it may not accurately depict autism for every family,

> > but for the uniformed - it sends a powerful message.

> >

> > I'm sorry if anyone finds this offensive but I certainly was able

> to

> > relate to a lot of what those mothers had to say. There fears,

> hopes

> > and dreams.....hit home for me.

> >

> > I think those mothers were very brave to allow themselves and

their

> > children's lives to be opened for public viewing and then to be

> > criticized. Unacceptable.

> >

> > Plus, I see some nuero-diverse clowns have signed the petition.I

> > wouldn't want my name on a list with those ass-wipes.

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > > Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of

the

> > movie.

> > >

> > > First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think)

> and

> >

> > > and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they

> > wish. They

> > > have the right to make it, other people have the right to

create

> a

> > petition

> > > against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> > > videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary

> and

> > think it

> > > has great educational value. The general public needs to

> > understand the

> > > pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more

> funding

> > or better

> > > trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok?

> Every

> > ad for

> > > childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick,

ads

> > for animals

> > > rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> > > Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family-

damn-

> > we are all

> > > so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok.

> > Again, if

> > > you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a

> > digital camera

> > > and go for it.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

Check out the list of people who have signed and see if you recognize any of the names on it...

From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of Holly BortfeldSent: Monday, July 17, 2006 5:48 PMEOHarm Subject: RE: Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me (online petition)

I harbor thoughts of killing often, just not of my child. J

Honestly, I think the film was a snapshot of autism, like many others. It left out any treatment options or real hope but it was finally a different view than all the HFA stuff we see.

From: EOHarm [mailto:EOHarm ] On Behalf Of CherylGaudinoSent: Monday, July 17, 2006 3:08 PMEOHarm Subject: Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me (online petition)

FYI...Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For MeWe, the undersigned:Utterly repudiate the notion of murder being an acceptable response to disability Vehemently deny that most parents of autistic - or otherwise disabled -children harbour thoughts of murder Testify that the false 'reality' concocted by Autism Speaks film 'Autism Every Day' is not a true reflection of the reality of parenting an autistic child Call for a public apology from Thierry for increasing ignorance regarding autism http://tinyurl.com/q4jpr

[Guest guest]

I know for a fact that some VERY GOOD PEOPLE WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR

KIDS signed that petition accidentally -- so don't assume everyone on

that list is in the " ND, autism is just a lovely way to live " ,

category. PLEASE!

[Guest guest]

I agree with you 100% . This was Leitch's baby. I think it

completely misses

the spirit and intent of that movie and that creating this petition is a joke

(as in laughable).

As if it would CHANGE anything... or cause the movie to not be shown.

Now that I've said THAT... he'll assume I condone killing special needs

children, and that I

don't support punishing parents who do! Wow, what a nut.

all in all, I thought it was a decent short film. I preferred " Finding the

Words " , but I also

think that showing the strain that autism can put on families is valid. We need

the public

and our government to be ready to accommodate these kids current and future

needs...

and how can we do that without humanizing the problem?

and his friends need to chill out.

>

>

> Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the movie.

>

> First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think) and

> and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they wish. They

> have the right to make it, other people have the right to create a petition

> against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary and think it

> has great educational value. The general public needs to understand the

> pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more funding or better

> trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok? Every ad for

> childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads for animals

> rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn- we are all

> so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok. Again, if

> you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a digital camera

> and go for it.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Bush says that thimerosal should be taken out. He's on our side?

Re: Autism Speaks: Don't Speak For Me (online petition)

I know for a fact that some VERY GOOD PEOPLE WHO ARE FIGHTING FOR OUR KIDS signed that petition accidentally -- so don't assume everyone on that list is in the "ND, autism is just a lovely way to live", category. PLEASE!

[Guest guest]

; You said: " and his friends need to chill out. " Does this

mean you favor freezing them in a cryogenic lab until a cure can be

found for stupidity?

> >

> >

> > Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the

movie.

> >

> > First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think)

and

> > and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they

wish. They

> > have the right to make it, other people have the right to create

a petition

> > against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> > videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary

and think it

> > has great educational value. The general public needs to

understand the

> > pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more

funding or better

> > trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok?

Every ad for

> > childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads

for animals

> > rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> > Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn-

we are all

> > so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok.

Again, if

> > you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a

digital camera

> > and go for it.

> >

> >

> >

>

[Guest guest]

, you're putting words in my mouth...

But now that you mention it...

> > >

> > >

> > > Wow, I actually think this is disrespectful to the makers of the

> movie.

> > >

> > > First of all, there is a 1st ammend. in this country (i think)

> and

> > > and/or Autism Speaks are allowed to make any documentary they

> wish. They

> > > have the right to make it, other people have the right to create

> a petition

> > > against it- but I'm not going to sign that petition. As a

> > > videographer/editor and as a mother- I enjoyed the documentary

> and think it

> > > has great educational value. The general public needs to

> understand the

> > > pain- and it's not pretty. Why would anyone vote for more

> funding or better

> > > trained teachers if everything in the autism world is a-ok?

> Every ad for

> > > childhood cancer has a picture of a bald child looking sick, ads

> for animals

> > > rights show a hurt dog in a cage.....

> > > Of course no video 100% represents every single ASD family- damn-

> we are all

> > > so different. I don't think the video says that murder is ok.

> Again, if

> > > you don't like their video- MAKE YOUR OWN- get a mac and a

> digital camera

> > > and go for it.

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

>