It seems like we've gotten into this habit of labeling everything. Even some of these labels have turned into fads. Anyone still remember the 'Hippies'? It's frustrating when society takes a way of life for some people and blows it up into fad. Makes me wonder if they'll try to turn autism into a fad! It's a just cause, I mean, I didn't get this from a vaccination needle or from a mere choice, but I was born with it. Now that I think about it, I guess deep down me having the label of autistic gives me the chance to be something not everyone can be; for better or worse, having some attention is good for me; I think. Looking at autism, is it a good thing or bad thing? In school, I was teased, but I didn't know why I was different...good or bad? I had a hard time hooking up with girls…good or bad? I know being autistic is not a sin, but I imagine back in the day some people might have seen it as a punishment from God in light of some unknown act against the Lord. (Which is silly, if you think about it.) So let’s not get confused, there is a big difference between what I was born with versus a choice that is made that would be sinful in nature. That's simply a decision one makes whether God likes it or not. I didn't make this choice; it's just what I have. If I wanted too, the government could have me labeled as...handicap. (No kidding, seriously.) I could fill out a form and have that label. That is not something I'd be proud of, and I doubt any other person that is handicap would be delighted to have it too. It's just something we are, but it's not all we are and I believe people forget that sometimes; they just can't get passed it.