Re: Articles posted on ASPIRES

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That is why we need folks like and Bill and others (and occasionally

myself) who can point out the bad things about a particular research study. Of

course, those opinions are just that - opinions. and Bill may not agree

with each other on something, just as or Helen may not agree on something

with me - and so on and so on.

Also, that is why I appreciate freedom of speech as well. It's not like this

forum is similar to an American private college or university where certain

elements of First Amendment rights involving free speech would be a violation -

due to the religious or other nature of the institution itself - as opposed to a

public college or university.

This is a public forum, and long live freedom of speech and critical thinking.

My opinion - we should do away with all newspapers that are printed at a 5th

grade level. People are not taught to think critically for themselves, but to

let others think for them.

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> Greetings:

> My comments are pretty simple. Articles and some research or comments on that

research are part of our landscape, culture, communication and expression that

is available to all of us globally. One positive in this approach is that

anyone can fact check the findings or comment on the assessment of the topic.

These articles circulate daily on other autism lists and media outlets.

> I am not sure at ASPIRES we could ever find a barometer that would screen all

articles and research that would satisfy all members. In America, we value

freedom of speech.

> Feel free to continue to agree or disagree with anything posted, but realize

that we might not always agree, but TOGETHER we make a difference. It is about

being critical thinkers. This should make us stronger and not divide us.

> Just me.

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