Today I decided to take a promenade through Stella’s myspace page. I think it has been at least 5 months since I went in there. I hate MySpace, I hate the way it is structured, and how much HTML design liberty they give to their users (however, that is another subject all together). Since she has learned some about Autism, it is no coincidence finding autism awareness images and banners throughout the site. I find it almost amusing that you can discover an “awareness campaign” for pretty much anything there is in the world. In fact, every single disease, preference or political stance, now has a nice colored ribbon to go with it. But sometimes awareness can cross the line. Autism awareness is not the exception. Sometimes, awareness programs and campaigns will go so far as to “fall in love” with the disease they are trying to bring awareness about. You may think that I am exaggerating, but I am not. A quick Google search of “Autism Rocks” delivered several image results, including the following two images:








Let me state beforehand that I have absolutely no problem with people loving and caring for anyone who suffers x disease. What is somewhat discomforting, however, is the fanaticism by which some people conduct themselves due to their “awareness” behavior. Learning about Autism is great, and I am sure the person you know that suffers from this disorder is amazing as well. I am sure you love him or her dearly; but to say that their disorder rocks? You have to be completely insane! The only reason I am using Autism in this example, is because it was autism awareness banners and images that triggered it, but it applies to EVERY SINGLE DISEASE AND DISORDER OUT THERE.

NO – AUTISM DOES NOT ROCK.
NO – SCHIZOPHRENIA DOES NOT ROCK.
NO – DOWN’S SYNDROME DOES NOT ROCK.

These are all disorders that put stress on the family and the patient. These are health issues. And don’t even get me started on “gay pride”. Homosexuals have been trying to convince us for years that homosexuality is not a preference; but that you are born with it (or into it – whatever). I believe them. But, if homosexuality is a trait and not a preference, why are you proud to be gay? Should I be proud of being heterosexual then? Should I be proud of being male, or Mexican, or even 25 years old? Of course not! It is ridiculous. Being proud of being born into something you cannot control is just moronic. Anytime you hear someone say that they are “proud” about something, make sure that something is not a trait they were born with or into. You can be proud of your scholastic achievements. You can be proud of the way you raised your children. But please, don’t be proud of something anyone else could have gotten by the draw of the dice.