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This is like trying to say that because some blind people have improved auditory function, and because that is sometimes useful to society, deafness is "not a d
by collegeburner 5y ago
This is like trying to say that because some blind people have improved auditory function, and because that is sometimes useful to society, deafness is "not a disease". We can have sympathy for autistics and try to make reasonable accomodations while also trying to cure it so nobody in future generations is born that way.
- SubiculumCode 5y agoI'd just say that it is a sensitive topic with many legitimate stakeholders and perspectives.
- Aaargh20318 5y agoSo you’re basically promoting eugenics ? My brain works different from yours, it is not a disease and doesn’t make me disabled. Just because there are fewer of us than there are of you doesn’t mean we don’t have a right to exist.
- collegeburner 5y ago
- zepto 5y agoAutism is not comparable to blindness in any meaningful way, so no.