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firebug · 11-25-2009, 09:52 AM

Doctor's remain suspicious.

From The Ness.

However, for those interested in situations like this beyond Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun, the Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a terrific movie.

Firebug

P.S. Facilitated Communication is a crock of BS!

Edit: Thought I would add this link to a Frontline piece done 16 years ago debunking the veracity of facilitated communication. I remember watching this piece when it originally aired, and even then was amazed at how uncritically most people were willing to accept that it worked.

11-25-2009, 09:52 AM	#16
firebug Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Mayor of McKenzie Towne Exp:	Doctor's remain suspicious. From The Ness. However, for those interested in situations like this beyond Trumbo's Johnny Got His Gun, the Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a terrific movie. Firebug P.S. Facilitated Communication is a crock of BS! Edit: Thought I would add this link to a Frontline piece done 16 years ago debunking the veracity of facilitated communication. I remember watching this piece when it originally aired, and even then was amazed at how uncritically most people were willing to accept that it worked. Last edited by firebug; 11-25-2009 at 01:37 PM. Reason: Didn't feel it justified a bump.