Should eradicating autism be a hate crime?

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I would want to see a cure for those who want to be cured, but I believe that a cure would be forced on those of us that don't want it.

Well, Alex, I would love to go, but I live clear across the country. However, I will point out that you could use any posts or blogs of mine that you see fit.

But, unfortuneatly, eradicating it would mean killing some of us that are on the spectrum, or at least a forced cure.

You have my vote, too.

How would you suggest doing the fundraising?

maybe, given the right circumstances

I have had an idea.

One of the radio stations that I otherwise enjoy listening to locally has been playing the "Autism Speaks" radio spots, where they compare the number of people that have autism with the number of people that do things like becoming pro-sports players. Then they go on to say something like if your child doesn't babble by a certain age, talk by a certain age, etc. your child could have autism. The ads do not mention the things we can do, but focus on the things we can't in a way that is clearly designed to frighten parents.

I have been thinking of writing a letter of complaint to the radio station, pointing out why I find the ads to be derogatory, but also to complain about "Autism Speaks" and how what "Autism Speaks" does is hateful and derogatory.

I was also thinking that maybe I could post it here, and we could all look at it, see what needs to be changed, and use it as, at the very least, a blueprint for letters that we could all write to our local tv and radio stations when they air ads for "Autism Speaks" or a similar organization.

What do you all think about that?

I have had an idea.

One of the radio stations that I otherwise enjoy listening to locally has been playing the "Autism Speaks" radio spots, where they compare the number of people that have autism with the number of people that do things like becoming pro-sports players. Then they go on to say something like if your child doesn't babble by a certain age, talk by a certain age, etc. your child could have autism. The ads do not mention the things we can do, but focus on the things we can't in a way that is clearly designed to frighten parents.

I have been thinking of writing a letter of complaint to the radio station, pointing out why I find the ads to be derogatory, but also to complain about "Autism Speaks" and how what "Autism Speaks" does is hateful and derogatory.

I was also thinking that maybe I could post it here, and we could all look at it, see what needs to be changed, and use it as, at the very least, a blueprint for letters that we could all write to our local tv and radio stations when they air ads for "Autism Speaks" or a similar organization.

What do you all think about that?

I would begin by forming a committee; having an idea for fundraising is easy. Implementing it is a little trickier.

Grass roots fundraising would be the easiest and quickest to implement, with over 17,000 members here, (and permission) and Alex (hopefully) on board, one would begin by tapping the fundraising abilities of the wrongplanet. I would certainly think a name for the group would help too. Something that would not infringe upon the copyright of, but certainly take away from that of Autism Speaks, certainly I would think a name something like The Real Voices of Autism; or Stim City or something buzzwordie to an Aspie;

Then I would draft a letter describing what the point of the group is and why funding is needed and get that out to all the members and ask them to pass it on.

What might be fun is to write a letter to AS and specifically ask them for an on the record response as to why they are so adamant about destroying us by "curing" us. (Has anyone ever done that?) Does AS know that Aspies don't want to be cured or that we believe eugenics can only result in eradication?

Once that letter is created, it goes out to everyone and anyone we can get it to and one hopes to find sponsorship. That is where the manpower comes in.

If we can get permission to use Amanda's video skills, creating a video that shows that Aspies, even those who are nonverbal, have something to say and want to say it for themselves, it can be done virally. Especially if it is done with humour and charm.

Everyone here knows someone who has the ability, the time, the wherewithal to get this voice heard and if we simply organized, I believe we would become a force to be reckoned with... or at least ANOTHER voice to be heard, and if we shout loud enough, maybe Autism Speaks wouldn't be seen as speaking for us, when they so obviously don't.

And which circumstances do you think it should be a hate crime?

Pepperfire, count me in.

Certainly I do have traits common to other people. Yet I have never got an idea I belong to a worldwide group of males.
Some males apparently feel members of such a group and try to be (or at least appear) as masculine as possible. Not my case.

I have never said someone should be cured against his/her wish, I am concerned about individuals.
You probably did not meant it literally with a cure for maleness, but in case you did, I am not against the possibility to change gender and I am not against anyone who chooses to do so.

As for disappering groups, let's try this example:
You imply AS is purely genetic. Let's say it is. Then, given difficulties with mating AS people experience in average,
it is probable that evolution does not favor AS people. And I still sleep well. Hope I made myself clear.

I think it's a good idea.

I also think it's important that any organizational activities be more concentrated on showing what is great about Aspies and Auties and not focus on what is wrong with Autism Speaks.

T

Okay, then maybe the letter could go into what is great about Aspies.

Perhaps a new thread is in order for this conversation. I have no financial resources to contribute, but I would be willing to help with any volunteer work as I am able. How do we want to start this?

Yes, most of scientifical advances got misused. Very sad.