Monday, April 19, 2010
Why Boycott Bruce Springsteen?
Well, I see neurodiversity has organized a "boycott list," and The Boss Bruce Springsteen is on it? Why? What did he do to you? Performing at as Autism Speaks benefit is not engaging in "neurobigotry" and if you actually knew shit about Bruce Springsteen you'd know that he's the least bigoted person out there. We may not agree politically, but that hasn't prevented me from seeing him 9 times. Also, this neurodiverse whackjob named Sarah has disrespected the police who protect us but also thinks we should boycott Bruce Springsteen, which is bullshit because the police want us to boycott Bruce Springsteen because of his song "American Skin (41 Shots)." That song is actually sympathetic to police, but the police boycotted him anyway. Same with neurodiversity. If they actually heard his song "Out in the Street," they'd realize how neurodiverse he really is.
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They're wasting their time on Springsteen, they should boycott me instead. I just contributed a post to the Autism Speaks Blog:
http://blog.autismspeaks.org/2010/04/16/april-brandeis/
And to double that trouble, it was re-posted on Age of Autism, too:
http://www.ageofautism.com/2010/04/autism-speaks-blog-features-jake-crosby-on-autism-awareness-at-brandeis.html#comments
They don't boycott their idols Laurent Mottron and Michelle Dawson who have no qualms about accepting half a million bucks from autism speaks
"Neurodiversity" doesn't exist. Just neurodiversity. Little n. Seriously. No cult. No "big pharma" cover up. None of that hoopla. :/
And I personally don't see the point of a boycott because no one is going to care. But since I'm a petition signer, maybe I shouldn't talk.
As for police... they are people. People have faults, and police aren't immune. And their job gives them power. Some use it right, others abuse it.
Oliver,
I was being facetious, of course I don't want people to boycott me (I don't even think there is anything about me you can boycott, as I'm not a famous musician who sells millions of albums worldwide).
I was poking fun at the NDs' frivolous campaign to boycott Bruce Springsteen for doing an Autism Speaks benefit concert, as he probably just sees it as raising money for autism and is unfamiliar with any of its raging controversies.
Maybe you'd like to tell Jonathan your statement about neurodiversity.
It's right there for anyone to view; he can read it if he wants. But I kind of know I might as well be talking to a brick wall.
I don't know what you got against Ari. The position he'd be (is?) in has nothing to do with a hypothetic cure or his views on it. It's about the now.
Is it really inexcusable to condemn them if they don't learn; and have the police-who-shot's backs...? It happens all the time, and it isn't changed. I do find that to be condemnable. I shouldn't have to worry when I leave the house, about police harming or killing me. But I do.
Ari Ne'eman would be detrimental to finding a cure for autism, which is why he deserves no post in our government.
But the position has nothing to do with that. It doesn't give him any more power over that matter. It's about education and adults and jobs and what-not. And I believe he is good for that sort of thing.
I don't worry about being shot by police, only gangstas since I live in LA.
*Shrug* Some of those in MA, too, but not really concentrated in Westfield. Mostly little thug wanna-bes around here. Stupid brats that they are. *grumps a little*
Also, no offense, but the police don't shoot white people.
No offense, but that's rather ignorant. Oh, sure, you're less likely to be shot if you're white (or pass for it)... and if you're "normal" (or pass for it). But as the saying goes, "shit happens". My mom ("white" & "normal") almost got shot in at least one instance that I know of. (and I wouldn't be surprised if there was more than one).
But mental differences and behaviors bring the risk factor up, whether you're white or not. And that definitely includes autism.
How many times have I been mistaken as a druggie...? [among other things!] *wry grin* Can you not see why I worry?
I agree that boycotting Bruce Springsteen is an extremist move. I mean, come on! He might not have know better. I might as well hate my friend, just because she almost tried to get my school to donate to Autism Speaks (before I explained to her the huge flaw of the organization). I usually just boycott groups, rather than individuals.
Oliver and Belinda: I have no read Belinda's statement. Aside from the fact that the disability council does deal with access to medical care which would relate to a cure being accessible if one were found there are plenty of other reasons to be opposed to ari. The NDC does make policy recommendations on employment for persons with disabilities if I remember correctly. Ari Ne'eman has stated that the solution to reducing unemployment among autistics is to eliminate social pleasantry as a criteria for hiring. He is a 22 year old kid who has never had paid employment of any kind so he is unqualified to give that advice.
He also has stated that he does not believe Asperger's and autism are disabilities, so he is falsely presenting himself as a disabled stakeholder.
Belinda should really read my blog to get a handle on the facts, www.autismgadfly.blogspot.com about all the problems with Ne'eman (shameless plug I know).
Hopefully we can derail this appointment and not have ari serving in the government in any capacity.
Jonathan said:
He also has stated that he does not believe Asperger's and autism are disabilities, so he is falsely presenting himself as a disabled stakeholder.
I honestly have no clue where you pull that from; as I have seen several statements from him that are the opposite.
Belinda should really read my blog to get a handle on the facts, www.autismgadfly.blogspot.com about all the problems with Ne'eman (shameless plug I know).
As we are both biased, I should hardly think it'd be "facts". Still, I might read over some of it. I have much time to kill. And I like to read other view points. After all, just because I disagree with someone over something, doesn't mean they are always wrong. :)
And I'm down with shameless plugs.
Oliver said:
The gangstas near you ain't nothin' compared to the ones out here. Hell, we have the Bloods AND the Crips, but they mostly kill each other and not us.
Still, be careful. Don't go and get caught in a crossfire or something, okay?
I understand that an autistic person may be mistaken for someone who is drunk/drugged, and that's why I don't act autistic in public.
It doesn't matter if I'm stimming or not. I can't change my general lack of facial expression. Or my posture. Or my issues with talking with strangers. Doesn't matter what I do, they are still going to peg me as "off".
I can't speak for you, but all my experiences with cops of all races have been good.
Good for you.
I've had some good experiences... but it hasn't been all roses, either. And I keep my ear to the ground... listen to/read other people stories. The world isn't a bubble.
but if I tell them I'm autistic they'll feel so bad for me that they won't shoot.
Please, don't delude yourself like that. Those people are hardened thugs. Most won't give a damn what flavor of brain you have. Do you think if a pregnant lady got caught up in their turf wars, they'd let her go? I don't. I know enough of the world to know better.
Some people might have bad experiences with cops, but it is their fault more often than not.
How so? Define "fault". Maybe it's not intentional, but you are kind of being victim blaming.
It certainly wasn't my mother's fault. She was on the verge of unconsciousness, not aware of what she was doing, and unable to hear the cops telling her to stop [walking towards them] or they'd shoot. ... if I recall correctly, the only think that saved her was because she fainted/blacked-out.
All I meant to say is that when people get beat up by cops, they usually deserve it.
No, I'm not so sure that's true. Many innocent people get harmed [and/or killed] by the cops. They truly need better training.
Hilarious. [<- sarcasm].
Once upon a time, DCS tried to get involved in my family's life due to me. They thought I was being abused. The actual reality is, that I bruise easy, and back then, was more prone to falling down a lot. And that I was stupid, and got in the middle of a [literal] cat fight.
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they wanted to take my cat away and cut her head off...
They wanted to cut your cat's head off?
Test for rabies. *angry shrug*
They never got to, though, fortunately. Stupid idiots, scaring a child. [by which I mean, myself.].
And I thought cutting my cat's tail off was enough.
Who? Why?
I think those are the same people who threw John Best out of his house, so even you see how corrupt they are.
I don't condemn the whole department. Kind of how you won't condemn the whole police department. *wink* I know the actions of a few individuals apart from a whole department/company/whatever. I just think they all need better training.
And I know you disagree, but I -do- view what Best did as child abuse.
Oh, well, yours was a valid reason, then (regarding the cats).
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