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And what if the person if mentally on the severely disabled end of the spectrum? They still made a choice based on your distinction and it is hardly a given that they were born with it. As always, the drawing lines makes the difference ( and naturally adds a focus on people drawing the lines ).

FWIW, I do get what you are trying to say, but I am not sure you considered the other side of the equation.


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ryan_lane04/07/2025

Autism isn't an excuse for hate, and folks on the spectrum don't like this argument, because it portrays them as being unable to have any control over their thought.