: Why This ASD Mom Supports Him...

[Guest guest]

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!---