Amanda Peet Issues Apology Over Pro-Vaccination Comment!

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PlaySka4me		#21	[-]
Posts: 17829 (07/17/2008 5:03 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	SwanGeese wrote: Amy Via Hiptop wrote: I thought they removed mercury from all vaccinations? It has been removed from all childhood vaccinations. Has been since 2001. Yet autism rates are still rising for various reasons. Study after study has also disproved that the mercury preservative in vaccines causes autism. And Jenny McCarthy is a POS that continues to spread the lie that vaccines cause autism and discourages vaccination. Only now she is greenwashing her campaign. Unfortunately measles and other diseases are making a comeback because of fearmongers and liars like Jenny McCarthy, Generation Rescue, and others discouraging vaccination. Great sites that debunk the crap out there: http://leftbrainrightbrain.co.uk/ http://scienceblogs.com/insolence/ Wow, maybe you've seen some interview I missed where she was saying that, because I definitely didn't catch that one
xtinafan		#22	[-]
Posts: 8924 (07/17/2008 5:06 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	...i love her. that is all.
coboardgirl		#23	[-]
Posts: 5179 (07/17/2008 5:13 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	friskablefriek1 wrote: I think part of the increase has to do with society, period. A lot more parents are comfortable bringing their children in to have that diagnosis made, and to receive the help that they need to help raise their child properly. I agree that true autistic rates are up, but I, myself, haven't seen physical evidence of it. My nephew was diagnosed with a development disorder 2 1/2 years ago, and although he has never received the diagnosis of 'autism', my brother and sister-in-law insist on that term, refuse to use anything other than it. I wish that they would understand what you've mentioned, the 'classic autism has very specific symptoms'. It drives me batty that they research autistic information that does nothing to help my nephew. But that's a whole other battle, lol. I think they refer to it as autism because that's the "new thing" and everyone being diagnosed with PDD's clings onto the autism term because it's more well known and getting more attention than ever. I also think that schools are encouraging the overdiagnosis because sometimes they get funding based on how many kids with disabilities they have in their school. They do insist that they have removed thimerosal from all vaccines except the flu and tetenus vaccines, but unless I can have my vial tested (which I will probably do when people insist I vaccinate my kids) I'm still not giving it to them. I have read that some "thimerosal free" vaccines are actually not thimerosal free, and given some shady practices by the CDC and IMO along with pharmaceutical companies - I will see for myself that the vaccines given to my child are indeed mercury free.
Spaztastik		#24	[-]
Posts: 78701 (07/17/2008 5:13 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I agree with her, too. Jenny McCarthy annoys the fuck out of me. I get it, she's done her research and it's for a good cause and everything, but God.
EJFiederer		#25	[-]
Posts: 8069 (07/17/2008 5:43 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I cannot STAND Jenny McCarthy or the BS she is preaching. She is just some dumb girl that has a special needs son, decided to get a "serious" haircut and get on a soapbox. Bottom line is that she is also rich, so years from now when she realizes that her son can't perform she can afford all of the best babysitters and residential placements money can buy. She is giving false hope to those that can't afford such luxery. Changing diet does not make autism or mental retardation go away. Not immunizing your children is not the answer for autism. Jenny can also hire a nanny and get on a plane with Jim Carrey. No burnout there. She will never know what it is like to not have that kind of help or relief from the situation. She can escape. Most parents can't either due to money or not having anyone to take over all of the responsibilities that are involved. Again, she gives nothing but false hope to those parents desperate for answers.
friskablefriek1		#26	[-]
Posts: 14290 (07/17/2008 5:52 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I think they refer to it as autism because that's the "new thing" and everyone being diagnosed with PDD's clings onto the autism term because it's more well known and getting more attention than ever. I also think that schools are encouraging the overdiagnosis because sometimes they get funding based on how many kids with disabilities they have in their school. Oh, that's definitely it. It's killing me, because he isn't receiving the proper treatment and care that he needs to reach his potential, and they just sit by the wayside, all 'pity us, our child is autistic, and we can't help him do anything' (literally). I want to smack them both. Of course, they're the same ones who were in denial, essentially, that he even had issues. sigh
Copy323		#27	[-]
Posts: 11306 (07/17/2008 5:53 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	LisaChasez wrote: She's right though
cheriestars		#28	[-]
Posts: 31737 (07/17/2008 6:05 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	she shouldnt have to apologize for that. people who don't vaccinate are ridiculous.
coboardgirl		#29	[-]
Posts: 5182 (07/17/2008 6:08 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I think she should have to apologize. She called them all "parasites". In what way are they parasites? Definition of a parasite: an animal or plant that lives in or on a host (another animal or plant); it obtains nourishment from the host without benefiting or killing the host leech: a follower who hangs around a host (without benefit to the host) in hope of gain or advantage.
Tommy		#30	[-]
Posts: 3512 (07/17/2008 6:15 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Still don't know who Rory is, but when/if I do have children, no, they won't be vaccinated.
oohykitten		#31	[-]
Posts: 13283 (07/17/2008 6:28 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Still don't know who Rory is, but when/if I do have children, no, they won't be vaccinated Just curious, for those that won't vaccinate their kids, are you going to educate yourself about all the things your child could possibly get? Say if your child has the measles and you take them to the Dr. are you going to stress the fact that your child has zero protection to make sure your Dr knows what to look for? I am asking because Drs are under the impression that they don't need to look for such things any more. Also before you make that choice I dare you to deal with CDC I am not being preachy I swear...but if you make that choice you have to be careful. Your actions effect others greatly.
coboardgirl		#32	[-]
Posts: 5183 (07/17/2008 6:32 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I am not saying I absolutely will not be getting vaccinations, I just want to get the vials tested and ensure that they are safe before giving them to my children - especially with the predisposition in my family. Can you blame me for that? But if they arn't vaccinated, you can be damn sure my doctor will know about it, and I do know the risks of not vaccinating my children and all the legal issues I will be fighting.
Tommy		#33	[-]
Posts: 3513 (07/17/2008 6:32 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I should probably amend my statement. I won't vaccinate until they're school-aged. And oohykitten, I plan on reading up on it.
PoetryNjcEyes		#34	[-]
Posts: 7799 (07/17/2008 7:05 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	It was inappropriate for her to bash any parent for their decision on how to raise their own children. The fact is we just don't know enough about either side of the debate. Clearly the vaccine/autism issue needs to be researched more...especially since Autism is increasing at alarming rates. If you look at the generations that weren't vaccinated, they're fine. And if you look at the generations, previous to today's, that were vaccinated are fine as well. So it really makes you wonder what's going on with today's children.
tackyblueeyeshadow		#35	[-]
Posts: 5019 (07/17/2008 7:08 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	My husband's family has a history of bad reactions to vaccines, so we vaccinated our kids on a delayed schedule and only one vaccine at a time. Our pediatrician was fine with that approach.
Sasz		#36	[-]
Posts: 676 (07/17/2008 7:08 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	Amanda is indeed right. And Jenny is just another brainwashed Scientologist, that's all.
insomniachollie		#37	[-]
Posts: 33656 (07/17/2008 7:14 PM) Best Fan Fic Writer '08 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	I don't think the "parasites" comment was appropriate, but I agree with her general stance. Many childhood diseases that were all but eradicated are now slowly creeping back in because of the recent failure of confidence in vaccines. You don't see them suddenly booming in the rest of the population because we almost all WERE vaccinated, but they are on the rise and as more kids remain un-vaccinated, they will have more opportunity to regain a hold. I can understand that somebody with autism in the family is probably wise to be cautious, but it's doubtful any of these vaccines are going to bring about autism in any child who has zero family history - in other words, the vast majority. A lot of people aren't investigating the risks properly and sensibly weighing them up, they're listening to scaremongering.
Tommy		#38	[-]
Posts: 3520 (07/17/2008 7:17 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	1 in 150 kids has autism now, right? It was 1/166 a year ago. That's why I'm not vaccinating my kids, should I ever have any, until they're school-aged. I don't know what my parent's reasoning was, but since I'm in my 20's, I don't see the point in starting now.
insomniachollie		#39	[-]
Posts: 33658 (07/17/2008 7:26 PM) Best Fan Fic Writer '08 Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	1 in 150 kids has autism now, right? It was 1/166 a year ago. That's why I'm not vaccinating my kids, should I ever have any, until they're school-aged. That's a big risk to take for a pretty minor fluctuation, one quite possibly in proportional correlation to general birth increases/improving diagnosis techniques - either way it's one we have no proof was caused by vaccination, especially given that less parents are now vaccinating their kids. It is of course your choice and in the end all any of us can do as parents is what we feel best... but for me personally the established risk of not vaccinating would still outweigh the possible and unconfirmed autism risk.
Tommy		#40	[-]
Posts: 3522 (07/17/2008 7:28 PM) Reply Quote More Recent Posts Message Friend Block Invite Ignore	We might not have proof, but rumor is enough for me when it comes to autism. I have several autistic family members, so there's the genetic thing to think about as well.

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