Thanks as always for your thoughtful remarks. You've hit on exactly why the vaccine/autism connection is so hard to resist, even considering the lack of evidence and the great danger to all of us when people refuse to vaccinate.
By the way, the references to Asperger's refer not to the actual syndrome — which is for real — but to the large number of internet nerds who self-diagnose with Asperger's as a way of justifying their unpleasant behavior. It's a problem.
Ah, yes! I know those people! I had one in my office just the other day. Our Student Counseling Center used to offer a workshop for students who had spent so much time focusing on their studies that they forgot to learn basic politeness and hygiene. They don't do it anymore, much to the frustration of those of us who end up having to have a little talk with said loners.
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Date: 2008-03-24 07:36 pm (UTC)By the way, the references to Asperger's refer not to the actual syndrome — which is for real — but to the large number of internet nerds who self-diagnose with Asperger's as a way of justifying their unpleasant behavior. It's a problem.
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Date: 2008-03-24 08:58 pm (UTC)