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I think the government should help. They do hold the power. We can't do anything unless the government deems it legal, so asking them to help our children is only asking them to exercise their power for a good cause. If other countries like Denmark or Canada can help out their citizens, why can't the US? After all, the government mandates that we pay taxes, right there they have power by taking our hard earned money. They should at least use it to benefit those who need the help. So I disagree when people think that the government shouldn't help and that they have too much power. Whether we ask for the help or not, they will always have the power. The proof is in the fact that they can just take a percentage of our paycheck every week, and can't say a damn thing about it.
posted by CJC Morgan on 2/29/08 10:45: AM

May God bless and keep your child safe.
posted by Joanne DeLuca on 2/29/08 10:27: AM

What a beautiful child!
posted by Jason D. Bell on 2/29/08 10:02: AM

It's really not the government's job to take care of our kids, and when we make it the government's job we give them too much power. That said, it would be nice if everyone donated more often to charities...Those ARE organizations to help our kids.
posted by Patrio on 2/29/08 9:50: AM

we all need to help but the gouvermeny should jump in and help ouer chidren after all ouer children is the most importent thing we have. lots more help is needed for this chidren just nor wait any longer
posted by ursula butler on 2/29/08 9:16: AM

I have two grandsons with autism. Fortunately for them they got the early intervention and are making amazing progress. I can attest to the fact of how much it makes a difference. I have done extensive research along with my daughter and the least insurance can do is assit with the cost. Along with the Pharmaceuticals. Perhaps with pressure the insurance companies will make the pharmaceuticals responsible for what they have contributed.
posted by Julia Atwood on 2/29/08 9:02: AM

This is a great think
posted by Lisa M. DeWolfe on 2/29/08 8:30: AM

Please keep this going to help all kids with autism.
posted by pam ratliff on 2/29/08 6:01: AM

Nicholas my nephew is autistic and and the love of my heart. Fortunately, unlike Claudia he is able to communicate and receives excellent therapy but this is in Australia not here in the USA. Nicholas started school this year he is 5 and he is our special angel.
posted by Gerrie on 2/29/08 4:59: AM

Don't just hesitate - DO NOT VACCINATE!!! Beautiful song, beautiful child. Learn the real dangers of vaccination.
posted by Cindy~ on 2/28/08 8:19: PM

I work with kids with Autism and indeed they are very special gifts from God. I have seen the kids change and grow over the years with the special care that is so despartly need with each new case. They all are very smart and how frustrating it must be for their voices to be lock up within themselves and they can't tell you where they hurt or why they are upset or that they want to do something. A special Thank-you to all those parents out there who love there child enough not to give up but to keep fighting. If we don't who will? God bless to all and let's find a cure!!
posted by dodie on 2/28/08 6:38: PM

my little sister is 18 years and too this day she is the youngest person diagnosed in the state of texas she was only 7 months old she also is one of the most severe cases they have ever seen
posted by kayla chandler on 2/28/08 5:35: PM

My little brother has autism, its not a very nice thing I wrote a speech on it last year and got 3rd place in the highschool devision. Sometimes when I go to his class I see him sitting by himself or over playing himself and hes so smart, like he remember license plate numbers and everything its crazy, but he can't really communicate with others his age hes getting better since hes gotten more one on one time though, but you can still tell he can interact with older people alot better like he likes to be around people my age I think he gets bored with children his age. I think its wonderful that you did this because people need to know more about it.
posted by Emily on 2/28/08 5:10: PM

I liked this video very much.
posted by Evelyn Wong on 2/28/08 5:04: PM

Any information will be helpful. The goal of 10,000 hits to the website has surpassed. It is now well over 2 million, so is this organization still raising money?? Thank you for reading.
posted by Katrina on 2/28/08 3:08: PM

My grandson, Will was diagnosed when he was 1 1/2 ys. old, while living Houston, TX. Found a wonderful school for autism, fabulous people, especially the best support ever. He is now 7 years old, in the 1st grade along with his twin sister Abby, still some social skills, but keep going with the support groups for social skills, what a help, and is now at the head of his class in school, plays baseball, sings in the church choir, and no longer hesitates at the clapping, singing and loud noises. God bless everyone, every child with this disease, keep up the support, things do get better.
posted by Elaine on 2/28/08 2:46: PM

My very dear friend Connie has a very special son named Nickie.......this is an awesome video!!!!
posted by Cgeri Cameron on 2/28/08 2:13: PM

My good friends son has autism. I didn't know much about it until I met him. He is an amazing little boy. There should be more awareness about this, but in the meantime my prayers are with them and everyone who faces this. We need to find a cure.
posted by Diane Walsh on 2/28/08 2:02: PM

I will pray that something will be done to get these precious gifts from God the help they so desparetly deserve.
posted by Debbie on 2/28/08 1:59: PM

praying and donating for a cure is what we all need to do, God can help.
posted by yvette on 2/28/08 12:52: PM