Re: : Why This ASD Mom Supports Him...

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Don"t forget.. edwards is a Plaintiff's attorney.. winning millions and millions for his clients who have been damaged by either malpractice issues.. example.. baby born with CP due to negligence on hospital and other similar cases.. I am SURE he knows about the test cases.. ect.. the whole thimerosol link to autism... I agree ... in most cases.. he would make a fair president and listen to US... LiaSee AOL's top rated recipes and easy ways to stay in shape for winter.

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I wonder if the woman with Aspergers on staff believe that

the condition is genetic or toxically induced.

>

> Since government officials have decided that the presidential

> campaigns have to start so early, I've given a lot of thought to

what

> type of person we need to lead our country and look out for our

> children's future. It is so important that we all find a way to

> participate (caucus/vote) in electing our next president. I look at

> my daughter as she journeys through Autism and know that in this

> election it is vital that we choose someone who will stand up to the

> big insurance companies {that now cover little or nothing for Autism

> treatment}; someone who will be a champion of those who's voices are

> silenced; someone who will work to keep toxins from endangering our

> kids; someone who doesn't look at our kids as cookie cutter/one

> treatment fits all.

>

> I've looked at all the candidates web sites, read many blogs and

> watched a looooot of YouTube video. In my opinion, is

> intensely skilled at seeing both the forest and the trees.

has

> a remarkable ability to look at the whole picture, then zero in

like a

> laser on problematic issues and using excellent problem solving

skills

> to come up with the most effective solution. I don't know if he was

> always that way or whether he grew into that, since I only became

> aware of him in 2004, but it is a vital attribute for a great

> president. has such a marvelous empathetic quality as

> well. He knows what it is like to be in dire circumstances and it

> shows. I've met a few of his volunteers (including a lovely woman

> with Asperger's) and have noticed that ' passion seems

to

> fuel their passion and vice versa. There is just such a positive

> energy coming from this campaign.

> I believe it is to ' benefit that he has been away from

> Washington DC since 2004. ' work with the University of

> North Carolina, Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity and other

> public issues has been a catalyst for great growth from .

> is the candidate with the integrity to change things for the

> better. I agree with Harry Belafonte that it speaks volumes that

> is the only viable candidate focusing on poverty. Finally,

> after Rhutto's assassination last week, I noticed every candidate

get

> in front of a camera to say what they would do...

instead

> called Musharraf in Pakistan to discuss the situation. From all

I've

> seen, is a do-er, not just a talker.

> Please take a look for yourself:

> http://www.johnedwards.com/issues/

> Here are just a few of the videos that I've watched:

>

>

> on Autism and Mental Health (Note: I had to adjust my

> speakers for this one, since the acoustics were not great in the

room.)

>

>

> answers a voter's question on health care and

autism

> in particular at a house party in Hampton Falls, NH on 11/18/2007

>

> on No Child Left Behind

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDnrP9MbPDg

>

> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wEhGyhJy7Yw

> on Health Care

>

>

> A Conversation with and

>

>

> - Interview with local podcaster

> Some domestic life questions, but also more pertinent questions like

> about Darfur; health care, etc.

>

> Peace be with you!---

>