Re: Our Chance to Make Autism a Political Priority...

I am lost, too, as to why autism could (or should) become a
"political priority" for those in the U.S.A. 

After all, although the United States is third both in population
and in area, the "global community" covers all parts of the world,
and autism is not, in any way, limited to the U.S.A.

If there is a political priority for autism, why can't it be on the
global level, at the United Nations, where all U.N. member states
can take part in supporting autistic individuals the world over?

That's one basic problem of the internet--many users have not got
accustomed to the "global community" that the internet covers;
the internet, by no means, is limited to one area, region, or
country, and neither is the autistic spectrum--that "rainbow"
that circles the entire planet earth, giving light to all who want
to see it, in any land. Of course, many will, at first, be terrified
of the light, but once they see the wonders before their eyes, they
will be very humbled and supportive of anyone in that spectrum...

--- In autismlist <at> yahoogroups.com, cwilson379 <at> ... wrote:
>
> I just don't?get why so many people (and this would apply, not just 
to autism, but to many, many other issues of importance and concern) 
assume?becoming a political prioriy?would be a GOOD thing.
> Chris
> 
> 
> Now, we have a golden opportunity 
> to make Autism a political priority. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nicole muench <nikasmomma2001 <at> ...>
> To: AutAdvo <at> yahoogroups.com; autismlist <at> yahoogroups.com; 
autism_list <at> yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Fri, 11 Jul 2008 4:46 pm
> Subject: [Autismlist] Our Chance to Make Autism a Political 
Priority...
> 
> 
> 
> I want to start by saying that this email  is not intended to 
offend anyone's 
> political leanings, rather it is to inform the group of an Autism 
awareness 
> opportunity.  The Democrats are having meetings all over the 
country that anyone 
> can attend and have input into the platform.  Now, we have a golden 
opportunity 
> to make Autism a political priority.  I don't know if the 
Republicans are doing 
> anything similar, but please post if they are.  I know most of us 
are so busy 
> that attending a meeting could be difficult, but if you think that 
you could eke 
> out a little time to attend one of these meetings, it could have a 
big impact.  
> My experience has been that most politicians (and the general 
public) are still 
> fairly ignorant about Autism Spectrum Disorders, and if they know 
anything about 
> the topic, it is typically just the talking points from Autism 
Speaks.  I mean 
> no offense to Autism Speaks, but I feel it is vital that those in 
power hear 
> from
>  parents/families about what their challenges are, what support 
services are 
> needed, what treatments are helpful and the discrimination that 
takes place.  
> So, if you can spare any time to attend a platform meeting, here is 
the email 
> that I received about these events.
> Peace be with you!---Nicole
> Nicole --
> 
> Help shape the Democratic Party's Platform for ChangeEvery four 
years, the 
> Democratic Party assembles a platform that outlines the party's 
position on a 
> number of issues.
> 
> Traditionally, the drafting of the platform is not open to ordinary 
people.
> 
> This year, that's going to change.
> 
> For two weeks in July, people all across America will hold Platform 
Meetings in 
> their own communities to discuss the issues and share their input. 
The outcome 
> of these meetings will be reviewed by the Drafting Committee as it 
creates the 
> final Platform.
> 
> No political experience is required. Your thoughts and experiences 
are all that 
> matter, and they will shape a platform that -- like this campaign --
 is owned by 
> the people.
> 
> Sign up to host or attend a Platform Meeting in
>  your neighborhood:
> 
> http://my.barackobama.com/listening
> 
> This year, ordinary people like you will gather in their homes, 
community 
> centers, places of worship, and even coffee shops to discuss the 
issues that 
> matter to them and help decide what should be at the heart of the 
Democratic 
> platform for change.
> 
> The input we get from these meetings will help shape the platform 
at the 
> Democratic Convention in August.
> 
> Platform Meetings are a great way to connect with fellow supporters 
and help 
> write the next chapter in the history of the Democratic Party.
> 
> We'll make sure you have all the resources and support you need to 
succeed. All 
> you need to provide are your ideas for America and your hunger for 
change.
> 
> To get started in your community, just log onto My.BarackObama.com 
and go to our 
> Platform Meetings page. (If you don't have a My.BarackObama.com 
account, 
> creating one is simple and easy.)
> 
> Sign up to host or attend a Platform Meeting now:
> 
> http://my.barackobama.com/listening
> 
> I hope you'll take advantage of this opportunity to make your voice 
heard in the 
> political process.
> 
> Thank you for all that you do,
> 
> Barack
> 
> 
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> There is no such thing as "false hope"!
> http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/
> 
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