Hi....

My two cents...welcome or not...

I think that there was a misunderstanding. I think everyone is entitled to their opinions and should be able to post words that they think would be inspirational to others.

I also think that if someone questions its relevance, then they should be able to do so. But they really should be kind about it or they should expect someone to get defensive and take it wrong.

And then, if someone does take it wrong, perhaps they should be kind about it too.

It is all about R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Respect one another's opinions and voices. I have been following that thread and would just cringe with nearly every post that was added.

I could see how each post would offend the others point of view. The thing is that we cannot fight amongst ourselves. United we stand, divided we fall. And for the auties...thank you for always posting.

Auties: I don't care how you think, just keep posting. I get so much insight into my Troy's world...that I SO WANT to cross into each day. There is no right and wrong way of thinking. Only different. And, as a biology instructor once told our class, if it wasn't for our differences, the human race would not last. (too close in the gene pool is not good) The survival of our races depend upon differences.

Deb: Thank you for all that you do and all that you post and for your sites. You work very hard to make the world a better place for people everywhere. Please take heart and choose your words carefully. This is not meant as critism, and I REALLY hope you don't take it that way, but I would not want someone to speak to my son that way and make him "feel" inferior. Your words are direct and matter of fact. Which again...though it is fine on one hand, but if it is offending our Auties, then it is offensive. And that counteracts all of your hard work and dedication. I have to really watch how I talk around my son. He is young, but easily offended. I'm sure you have to do the same around your house to some extent. If not, just know that "direct truths" as you see them may not be "direct truths" to someone else who holds different "direct truths". That's when people get offended, I believe.

Take care to all involved. I hate to see such controversy between wonderful people and excellent autism advocates and ... Please remember RESPECT...United we stand, divided we fall.
:*) to both parties!

Shirley