'Skeptic' has conversation with journalist about autism and publishes it online against her wishes

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Here we have a 'skeptic' who was unhappy with the recent excellent coverage of the Italian court case in which compensation was granted to a family whose child was made autistic by the MMR injection. To the best of my ability to read what said 'skeptic' has written, he doesn't think that this should have been covered in the newspaper despite the fact that the journalist simply reported what had occurred - it was not an opinion piece. He then asked for her permission to reprint their private conversation. She denied him that permission and he did it anyway. 'Skeptics' and 'respect' - mutually exclusive.It gives an interesting (though frightening) insight into the working of the 'skeptic' mind.http://jdc325.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/sue-reid-on-mmr-in-the-daily-mail/All the best,

Meryl Dorey,SpokespersonThe Australian Vaccination Network, Inc.Investigate before you vaccinateEditor,Living Wisdom MagazineFamily, Health, EnvironmentPO Box 177BANGALOW NSW 2479AUSTRALIAhttp://www.avn.org.auhttp://www.living-wisdom.comPhone: 02 6687 1699 FAX 02 6687 2032skype: ivmmagFreedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them -- and then, the opportunity to choose. - C. MillsThe authority of any governing institution must stop at its citizen's skin. - Gloria SteinemWe rely on the help and support of our members and subscribers to continue offering our services freely and without prejudice.Please consider helping us by joining the AVN as a member. Go to http://www.avn.org.au to become a member or donate to support our work.We also sell books, videos and DVDs on vaccination and other health issues. Go to http://shop.avn.org.au/ for more details.

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Wow. I have just started reading the comments…unbelievable. People still take Offit as gospel huh? But Wakefield is evil for working on another vaccine?? My eyes were literally popping out of my head when I saw the Offit/Gerber reference. Looney Tune style. Okay, so we can see the corruption in Wakefield but a man that holds a patent for Rotavirus and has conflicts of interest coming out his ears, he's good as gold?! Wow…namaste,WysteriaOn Jun 24, 2012, at 6:00 PM, Meryl Dorey wrote:

Here we have a 'skeptic' who was unhappy with the recent excellent coverage of the Italian court case in which compensation was granted to a family whose child was made autistic by the MMR injection. To the best of my ability to read what said 'skeptic' has written, he doesn't think that this should have been covered in the newspaper despite the fact that the journalist simply reported what had occurred - it was not an opinion piece. He then asked for her permission to reprint their private conversation. She denied him that permission and he did it anyway. 'Skeptics' and 'respect' - mutually exclusive.It gives an interesting (though frightening) insight into the working of the 'skeptic' mind.http://jdc325.wordpress.com/2012/06/23/sue-reid-on-mmr-in-the-daily-mail/All the best,

Meryl Dorey,SpokespersonThe Australian Vaccination Network, Inc.Investigate before you vaccinateEditor,Living Wisdom MagazineFamily, Health, EnvironmentPO Box 177BANGALOW NSW 2479AUSTRALIAhttp://www.avn.org.auhttp://www.living-wisdom.comPhone: 02 6687 1699 FAX 02 6687 2032skype: ivmmagFreedom is not merely the opportunity to do as one pleases; neither is it merely the opportunity to choose between set alternatives. Freedom is, first of all, the chance to formulate the available choices, to argue over them -- and then, the opportunity to choose. - C. MillsThe authority of any governing institution must stop at its citizen's skin. - Gloria SteinemWe rely on the help and support of our members and subscribers to continue offering our services freely and without prejudice.Please consider helping us by joining the AVN as a member. Go to http://www.avn.org.au to become a member or donate to support our work.We also sell books, videos and DVDs on vaccination and other health issues. Go to http://shop.avn.org.au/ for more details.