to promote equality by discussing issues that affect all of us?
If you're not here for equality, then simply don't respond.
I've grown very concerned that autism will prove to be like mesothelioma, i.e., that we will ultimately discover that autism is directly caused by some common substance (like a flame retardent or insecticide), just like mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. get rid of asbestos and mesothelioma goes away. get rid of XYZ substance and autism goes away.
I'm concerned that we as human beings are leaving a natural wilderness (as we cultivate civilization) only to create a new one.
I do think that we are creating an uninhabitable world for ourselves and our children. we have upset the balance.
In Canada, it is mandatory that children get vacinations. They cannot be enrolled in school without getting them. I struggled with that because I have read a lot of studies that suggest that autism MAY be linked to these shots.
I share your fears, however, people do not want to change their lifestyle. They want all the SUV's and fast food and all of the modern conveniences and if the result of that is not a direct threat then it is not on their radar as a threat at all. People are so quick to attack smokers, but the reality is that pollution in our air and water, central air and forced air furnaces, synthetic fibers and processed food are much wore for our health and the health of our children. like I said, if there is not a clear and direct threat, people choose to look the other way.
I am tired.
I have with the humblest of intentions viewed questions such as yours many times.
I humbly submit you read past posts on here and you will get your answer.
It's hard to say. It's possible that autism is being caused through environmental factors, but it's also possible that it is being diagnosed in greater numbers. perhaps in decades past, autisitcs were diagnosed as being retarded, insane, etc.
I do think that the connection with Thimerosal (mercury preservative in vaccinations) is real. Fortunately, for those concerned, it has been removed from all major vaccinations except for the flu vaccine. my kiddo doesn't get the flu shot, but has gotten all the rest.
It would make sense to discuss issues relating to gender, since that's what this forum is for; however, we can take breaks occasionally.
The fact is that we need to clean up our environment and dispose of toxic substances as much as we can. It doesn't even matter why — rarely, if ever, will they benefit anyone.
There is the suggestion that autism is caused by vaccinations given to infants. But it doesn't happen with every infant, so who's to say what it really is?
My cousin in autistic, and it is a real shame to "lose" someone.
Autism is caused by men and masculine women (feminists) having kids and giving birth to hyper masculine brained children.
My brother has autism. I focus on one subject (feminism), don't understand much of anything else and I'm socially dysfunctional.
I probably have mild autism.
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