http://disqus.com/people/44944a07fac3ad517593550e1f301769/enThu, 16 Oct 2008 11:22:32 -0000http://washingtonindependent.disqus.com/in_debate_mccain_goofs_on_palin_points/#comment-3089706Unbeknownst to most Americans for some strange reason- autism is the fastest growing childhood disability. Once rare (1- 10,000 persons) today (1 in 150 and NJ is saying they are 1 in 94). Parents have been courting the candidates on this issue.<br><br>McCain did not mistake autism for Downs Syndrome. He was pandering to the autism voters. Think of all the friends and relatives of 1 in 150 kids?<br><br>As the parent of a son with vaccine induced autism (that's why McCain said we will research the cause) I was glad to see that this issue is on the candidates' radar screen. Our children are aging and sorry to say a good majority of them will be dependent on society depending on their level of functioning.<br><br>Anyways, Sarah Palin scares the hell out of me and I can't stand how she holds up baby Trig like a special needs prop and I would not want her overseeing the autism- vaccine situation. Thanks but no thanks.AndyThu, 16 Oct 2008 11:22:32 -0000