excelent, myself a a grandmother of a autistic child. my primary concern is the wellbeing of this person and his growth ,psicological and physical. To me autism is an new ilness of our times. and maybe related to enviromental and some nutricional characteristic of our times. We most act as a whole society and help this persons to cope and survive in a complete strange and even hostil enviroment. ana
Ana Moran Jersey City New Jersey
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Alexandria, Va.
Your article states that "gay British soldiers serve alongside Americans in Iraq and Afghanistan, sharing quarters." American soldiers also serve alongside other American soldiers who are gay and in the same situations. The Pentagon's archaic policy does not prevent gays from serving in the military. They always have served and always will, for the same reasons anyone else serves. Most young commanders and troops have no problem serving with a fellow soldier regardless of sexual orientation, race, creed or religion. The problem lies with the stodgy cold-war thinkers at the Pentagon, who should have retired long ago. It's time for a more attuned generation to take over.
Jeff Jackson
San Diego, Calif.
Thanksgiving in July
I applaud Jayne Steiner-Kanak on her splendid account of celebrating the holidays this summer with her terminally ill mother ("An Unseasonably Warm Thanksgiving," my turn, Nov. 27). As someone involved with caregiver issues, I emphasize the importance of celebrating the moment. Steiner-Kanak provided a valuable lesson for caregivers: think zany, not zealous; think "want to," not "have to." Caregiving should not have to be a catastrophe. With the right attitude, it can be turned into a celebration.
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