SO how many times have we had a topic like this?
Here, let me summarize the debate for you:
Majority: No, I don't want a cure. Autism is cool. Don't you dare make me.
Minority: It's OK for you not to get cured, but my autism is horrible so I want a cure.
Other Minority: So's mine, but I don't want my brain messed with, thanks.
Somebody who's into science: But a theoretical complete cure is impossible!
Everybody else: Ignores them and keeps talking about said theoretical complete cure.
Some guy who's about to get flamed: ...chelation?
Everybody else: *flames*
Some guy with AS: It's OK for an Aspie not to want a cure because we're smart, but those low-functioning people out there need a cure.
Some other guy with regular autism: Yeah, I agree.
Some other other guy with regular autism: No way, it's still the same thing. Disabled people shouldn't have their brains messed with either.
A realist: But a complete cure is impossible! Can't we talk about acceptance instead? It's the cure mindset that's the problem, not the possibility of there ever being a cure.
Another realist: Yeah, but they're going to find a prenatal test sooner or later.
Someone who only read the first post: I don't want a cure! I'd commit suicide first!
Somebody else: Don't you think that's a little hasty?
Some guy who's into science: Dude. It's impossible. Once they find a prenatal test they're never going to look for a cure.
About fifty people: *ignore* *continue yelling that they don't want a cure*
Rinse and repeat about fifty times.