[afraidfortherepublic]

It seems that having an autistic child is more socially acceptable and politically correct in some circules than having a retarded child.

That is a tremendously insensitive and ignorant comment. Obviously you do not have anyone in you family who suffers from either heartbreaking disorder.

[Natural Law]

I apologize if the comment offended you. It did not originate with me. I am only passing along, with some level of disgust, the observations. Both are indeed a tragedy and I too am at a loss as to why autism is a preferred diagnosis.