Thank you for this video. I am a mom of an autistic kid. We also happen to be of African descent and Christian. It is so hard for me to tell others that being an American is a huge blessing. People want me to have the opinion that my family should feel bad or marginalized. Yet, I don't. I feel happy and free. Happy 4th of July!

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

My best friend and I are on the mild part of the autism spectrum and we do want folks with autism like us to have more freedom of speech.

@_Emirates__

10 ай бұрын

That is so true

@ema3852

10 ай бұрын

What is the mild means are you working. Married...please I have a son he is hyperlexic mild to moderate thanks

@DWBWTDNAS_pgtv12

10 ай бұрын

@@ema3852 it means that it’s between the severe and high-advantage points of the spectrum.

Being offended isn’t a choice, being sad isn’t a choice our emotions are something we are born with

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

We are born with emotions but that does not mean they have to rule us. Logic can supersede emotion if we allow it. I do understand being a victim of both verbal and physical abuse and it takes a lot of time to transcend hateful words and actions, but it is possible. Take care ❤️

Ian did a great job of talking about cars how is Connor his voice is getting deeper

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

They are both doing well 😉

EVERYONE deserves free speech!!! Happy Red White and Blue day ❤️💙🤍

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

You too!

For the most part, I agree with you. But coming from an abusive family & having been bullied when I was most vulnerable, I do want to add that nobody should be made to feel unable to speak up for themselves in the name of free speech. At the end of the day, bullying & abuse are an abuse of free speech.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I agree they are an abuse, but that’s beyond just using speech. As long as someone is speaking calmly I don’t think they should be silenced.

@SuperMissblueeyes

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel As long as they're also being respectful, I agree. Some people using more subtle forms of abuse can speak calmly & unless you know what you know what you're looking for, it won't be until a little later that you think, "Hang on a minute, what happened there?". For example, they may try to tell you what you want to get their own way & control you.

Such an Awesome Message!!! Thank you Rob!!!

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

You’re welcome 😉

You can have freedom of speech but people often forget that people have the right to criticize you for whatever you say. For example people like to say incredibly hurtful, violent things about lgbtq people and when they are criticized for it they cry “freedom of speech!”. I don’t think that banning people from saying lgbtphobic things is particularly productive but I believe that I have the right to call them out on whatever they are saying. Cancel culture is a real thing but people like to cite it in situations where it doesn’t apply, as a sort of bogeyman they can use to distract from the argument. Just something I thought that I should bring up

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I agree. I believe if people say incredibly rude or hurtful things then others should use their free speech to shame that kind of behavior. People can disagree without being hurtful or vindictive. I also think that road works both ways, lgbtq people should speak kindly to religious groups they may disagree with and not try to force their speech. We can all coexist if we are civil one towards another. All the best 😉

@KANDI-

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel the problem is that lgbtq people’s rights are being taken away by major religious groups. We have a right to be angry at religious people who are making the laws that oppress us. Freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom of consequence. Edit: also, I don’t believe that human rights are something that we should leave at agree to disagree, as these are people who don’t choose to be discriminated against having rights taken away.

Excellent video and I agree with all points with a caveat: as a child I was mercilessly bullied in school. Along with autism, I have Tourettes and ADHD. As a child I was ill equipped to handle the bullying. Bullying could be considered a form of free speech. Thankfully I was fortunate enough to have amazing parents to guide me though it. I do not think anything in this world can be considered absolute. I am very fearful of the current state of affairs in our country as laws are being passed to limit marginalized peoples lives and your Nazi comparison is spot on! I love your channel and appreciate all that your family does.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I’m sorry you were bullied. I was too. But I never thought the government should intervene with that. Teachers and parents yes, but not legislation over speech. All the best 😉

I agree with a majority of what you've said; everyone should have free speech, but there should also be limitations. free speech isn't free speech when it's abusive, derogatory, or belittling or wrongfully silencing others. the boundary line for what's considered such differs; I think that's why free speech is considered controversial.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

The problem is who gets to define what is “abusive, derogatory or belittling?” See what I mean 😉

@not_from_boston

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel yep! if only it could be determined by run of the mill people/the general population and not rich (usually white) people of power

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

What’s wrong with white people? I’m white 😉

@not_from_boston

8 ай бұрын

@AutismFamilyChannel nothing is wrong with white people, the problem is when people of color are underrepresented

I have Asperger's Syndrome (ASD level 1. yeah, yeah, whatever). Thank you for advocating for Free Speech. I completely agree with everything you said. I appreciate your balanced, non-political approach to this. That, I believe, is the only cooperative way that society can move onwards. I've had a lot of people try to speak for me, all my life. But I learned to speak up for myself. That's when I stopped feeling helpless and angry and started taking initiative on what I could change in my own life to make it the life I want to live. I recommend life coaching, specifically with a coach who specializes in ASD.

Powerful message. Thank you for sharing history in such a beautiful way to help build a united front together. We all agree more than we disagree. ❤

I think that a message like this is ignorant of the impact that people at the far end faces. We indeed are capable of filtering out these negative voices to some extent, especially if we are surrounded by equally strong, positive voices, some however, do not have that. It is these type of people that we are catering for when attempt to filter hateful messages. Think about it, imagine hearing the same hateful messages day in day out without an once of positive. Think about the people not born into a loving caring family as you were, or those that didnt meet positive caring people along the way. Imagine what these people had to endure duringtheire upbringing and their journey through life. Will is one thing, but it is not everything. There are things in this world that can break even the strongest of will. When the conditioning starts to happen, it doesnt just happen overnight. How it happens is by being constantly exposed towards this negativity, something which i doubt you've ever experienced to the degree that some has. Then there is our genetic predisposition to being affected to things of this nature moreso than the average, we are not all born equal. This is a very complex issue. Its not solved by filtering hateful voices and also not solved by promotion of free hateful speach. No policy can solve such an issue it without itself creating other issues, it is solved by the collective efforts of each and every member of society.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I’m not ignorant of it. I was abused as a child. I still hold that speech should not be legislated away. All the best ❤️

It doesn't bear thinking about. Thank you for sharing your thoughts . We live in difficult times. X

Makes you think of Stan Lee when he made X-Men or Gene Roddenberry wanted an inclusive universe. Celebrating diversity, learning from each others differences, and making the world better.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I grew up with Star Trek Next Generation and loved that show 😉

@andrewferrauiolo4618

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel Unfortunately I think people stopped paying attention to what Gene was trying to do. Sadly it seems like society went the opposite direction.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I hear you

Well said. Everyone thinks they can say whatever they want and yet, those same people don’t want you to be able to do the same. And how can anyone say anything bad about your family? You’re patient and loving. Happy Independence Day, AF! 🇺🇸🎆🎆❤️🤍💙

Hi family! Happy Independence Day! Have a great day! A big hug from the Netherlands. 🎉🇳🇱😃❤️🇺🇲

Thanks for the video, Rob. I wholeheartedly agree about your view on free speech. I spent many years working at a Public Access TV Studio where we taught classes to community members how to make shows using their free speech and opinions. Some shows were a little controversial, even for me, but I always defended their right to say it to open up a dialogue instead of cancel culture. Ironically, one of our best shows was run by a group of local autistic teenagers telling their story. It helped me greatly when my son was diagnosed. Happy Independence Day!

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Very well put, we need to know history so that we can try to avoid the mistakes of our past. That being said we also need to understand that history is written by the victors who may disagree on some aspects. We also need to recognize propaganda from others and at times from government trying to influence us to support a certain mindset. I grew up in the US but have spent most of my life in Canada but am sad to see the degree of polarization that has developed in US politics, btw in my youth I supported Barry Goldwater's solution to Vietnam but as I got older I realized that that solution would only last for a few hours before WWIII destroyed the world as we know it. Unfortunately I can see the strong possibility of your 2050 analogy coming true unless there is a major course correction. Remember that the foundation of many of the early colonists and later the US was both freedom of religion and freedom from religion. Enjoy the 4th of July!!

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

You too. Thanks for posting.

Great video very interesting to watch.

I support this message! A truly free society should have free speech. Let the best ideas triumph from the free exchange of ideas.

Rob: How do I join the “Autism Alliance,” as a peer Mentor/Advocate? Great cause and would love to help and encourage and be a voice to the voiceless and support in anyway I possibly can. Would love to continue to learn and expand my education. Best, Jon ❤ and love your videos (28yrs) Happy to provide a resume/cover letter and a little about me.

@littlejonathorn6860

10 ай бұрын

💯 % agree. We need Free Speech.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

We have to have funding before anything takes place since our 3 families would be the first to bat, before expanding. Nothing has really happened with donations but once we hit our goal we are going to be reaching out to more people for help 😉👍

@littlejonathorn6860

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel Sounds like a plan. Will keep spreading the word to friends and family and being an active supporter. Happy to help.

For autism is there like different spectrum of it or is it just one whole thing? Your kids are very sweet.😊

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

All autism is on the autism spectrum. I hope that helps.

@CWCspyninjasmaria

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel it’s just on big spectrum. Ur kids are so cute 🥰

My son Thomas unfortunately can’t handle fire works so we just buy the sparklers and we have fun .

I'll always fight for my 5 year old autistic twins and my 8 year old son who has CP my 3 youngest mean the world to me

Happy Independence Day from Canada 🇨🇦❤️🇺🇸 How is Ian , Connor, & Allistair

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

They are well thank you!

@derekaldrich4887

10 ай бұрын

@@AutismFamilyChannel how did you like my comment Connor voice is getting deeper

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

It sure is. He’s growing fast

@lifenatureinalbertacanada9317

10 ай бұрын

How old is Ian Connor & Allistair

Kinda off topic, but what are your thoughts about getting a CLS (community living support) worker to help autistic teens gain independence in their lives?

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I think it sounds great but I haven’t utilized their services yet so I couldn’t say for certain

I agree with you a ton of people say that just because I know how to use an iPad and use KZread on it I could not possibly be visually impaired and autistic and I am lying but other than that people usually say it’s so awesome that I am autistic and visually impaired. And ask me so many questions about it and say it’s amazing

I really agree with your message, its very important

I agree with you 100%

Happy Independence Day 🎉 🇺🇸 Free speech for everyone.

I'm autistic and part of LGBT, and you're right, everyone deserves a free speech

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

Everyone 😉🇺🇸

Have a safe 4th 🎉

I had to explain this to my kid, who usually posts on your videos under my name. I hadn't thought about the implications of hate speech. I don't see a good way forward to deal with lies and deceit.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

How about use your speech to raise awareness and combat hateful speech? You could set an example. If you feel what someone is doing is truly hateful (and not just a difference in opinion) then yeah, feel free to use your free speech to inform others. Anyways, that’s what I’d do 😉👍

You are so right

Wonder video! Protection of the 1st Amendment is vital.

Happy 4th!!!🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

as an Autistic From Wisconsin, I Agree with you completely, I Also Believe Since there are Also Christian Autistic People out there: Autistic People should have rights to Become Priests or Pastors or Any Other Christian Church Organized Hierarchy, As an Autistic my Dream is to become a priest in the Catholic Church and Become a Saint Someday. what are your sons Dreams when they get alot older?

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

They have many dreams. They want good jobs, families, to serve missions for Christ and to love and live life.

Don't forget to remind people that as long as "You" approve, "You'll" leave "their opinion posted" rather than deleting it. Reminding people YOU have the power to remove an "opinion" is a form of censorship. Think about it. (NOT withstanding Dangerous comments)

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I hear you, but also keep in mind the 1st amendment is a limitation on government taking away free speech, not necessarily KZread, etc. thanks for the comment 😉👍

@Jasiri533

2 ай бұрын

​@AutismFamilyChannel that's so true because no matter what a government does they can't tell the people on the internet what to do because some of them don't live in the USA

If I am not mistaken, the 1st amendment only affects governments ability to limit an individuals speech. Another individual or business has the ability to not listen to or limit a persons ability to speak on their platform, such as youtube. Does that make it correct? No, but that is the limit of the 1st amendment. This does not mean we should not try to take a chance to understand each other, even if we disagree. But the freedom of speech from many businesses is financially motived and goes with what is safe to profits. Thank you for sharing your view point and allowing others to speak here as well.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

Correct. The bill of rights is a limit on government authority, not necessarily a private institution, like I mentioned in the case of KZread.

And are still doing it

The difference is you now cannot have a different opinion

Im 17 an on the spectrum an i feel motivated

Hi rob. I’m also a Latter Day Saint

Happy 4th

Dealing with CPS because my Granddaughter for who I've been raising since she was 5 1/2 mths old, she's now 10. I knew something wasn't quite right and was looking to get her an eval thru Children's NOT the County Mental Health. When she was around 2 she had signs of Autism yet was Not diagnosed. She was very aggressive wit me to the point of her Laughing as she would do what she could to hurt me. No one was really listening to me. Finally the referral went thru then got thru the Waiting list. She was diagnosed with ASD Mixed with ADHD and "I" became a Student. Here I am a single grandma dealing with a emotional on many levels situation. Eloping....my Granddaughter called it an adventure! I've had to call the police to help me: find her, get her from where she would be, get her into my car.....Well, I had been trying to seek Help they got CPS involved. They All twisted things around and it got to a point to where I so didn't want to have to call them. I tried so hard to find her myself. Just before dusk she had taken off, I pout the groceries in the house then I go looking. it was dark by the time I finally called [she did end up being found in 1 of the areas I had been going back & forth to!]. The policeman that came ALONE had been standing in the back ground on a couple of my calls with other officers that were actually handling it. With the looks from him, is part of why I was dreading calling them. Because of the Time even though he knew of the struggles I'd been having, when she was found he calls me & tells me he's taking her to the station and a hold was being put onto her for CPS to come & decide on if she's coming home or not! WHAT?!?! She didn't get to come home & the next day the officer calls me and asked if I'd meet him out i the parking lot of where I live cuz he has some paperwork for me. Boy was & am I Stupid! He gave me a ticket for Neglect that was checked off under Child Abuse. The police & CPS do not work together, that's what they say. During the time I've been dealing with CPS, they keep telling me don't keep saying Autism. Why? That's what has got us in this in the 1st place not her not me....Autism. I kept telling them from the beginning, She is autistic and this is going to end up causing her more harm than good. I haven't stopped The caseworker wanted me to say it was My fault she kept leaving! I said No, It's what She calls an Adventure. It became a Game, & 1/2 the time she's get a toy from the officer. I'm the one calling for HELP!!! Well, this Separate case with this Ticket, I get told at court recently that they want to charge me with Child Endangerment and give me Probation, Parenting Classes , & I honestly can't remember what else for my brain was going What, WHAT?1 I told the court appointed lawyer NO. I am NOT guilty! So, now she writes down these court dates and points to 1 and says that's the one....??? Don't say Autism! Here I've got Custody back since March, This began in Oct. she was sent Home in Jan. & now in this other court while dealing with this "Treatment Plan" that has to do with things I had been trying to get help with; boy are they getting paid Good. They couldn't just Help us with suggestions, #'s, NO they had to put my Autistic Granddaughter in Foster and put us both thru emotional nightmares of different kinds. Get us into Their system so they can get paid from The Federal Level! They sure got their Christmas bonuses! My lawyer for the Ticket has talked with me once for a very short and then hasn't talk with me since! Anyway, I keep putting this out there because I'm scared and I'm upset. This isn't doing my Granddaughter any good either! I"m sorry y'all. Thank you for communication with us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I’m so sorry you have to deal with all of this. I hope things get straightened out.

I wish I could high-five you, but I'm too far away! Anyways, Happy Red, White, and Blue Day! 🍰☕😎

I agree 1,000%

I totally thought you were going to talk about what happens when we have too many entitlements with your raccon story and I’d have agreed, but yeah free speech is great. Weird how something that seemed a given and untouchable along with the bill of rights is now getting challenged. Im nostalgic for those times.

Idk why so many people like to judge and say so many bad things about this neurological disorder. Because the people and kids dealing with this cant sometimes help what they do or say and how and thats something i deal with. I will say something that i think is not in a bad way (if that makes sense) and i will get in trouble so much and i dont really have meltdowns or anything until i get punished bad enough to set me off

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Yes, people are entitled to free speech. However, they should also have to deal with consequences of their words. Example: in the US, it’s illegal to shout “fire!” in a crowded area when there is no fire or threaten to kill people or spread inappropriate child content, etc, because of the harm / death misinformation causes. Like it or not words have meaning. In America, people can say whatever they want. Agreed. But if death or violence are a direct result of said words, they should face legal consequences. The right to say whatever I want should not overpower someone else’s right to live or live peacefully

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

Sure, if it can be proven that someone’s words have directly (not indirectly) have caused death, I think they should be held accountable, or at least shamed. If it were up to me and someone yelled fire in a theater, I wouldn’t just automatically panic and start trampling people. I’d use my sense of smell, I’d go check the hallway for smoke. If I didn’t see anything I’d just locate my nearest exit and wait until further notice. The fire in a crowded theater example assumes that people will react in the worst way possible. I don’t believe that has to be the response. We need to expect more from people. So personally I don’t think that speech should be banned, but if a person did that I think others should shame that person online with their free speech and let the public know that person is a nuisance and bad prankster. If they don’t learn their lesson they will probably get shamed out of employment, etc. I think people rely too heavily on government to solve their problems when they could do safe and effective things to sway people in other directions. I could be wrong, but I’d prefer that to legislating speech.

I need free speech I'm a autistic adult who is a goth and we have rights if anyone is watching red White and boom on tv it come on at 10pm

So this question might come hateful but I want to know Do u support the lbgtq+ community bc A LOT of homophobes and transphobes are religious and homophobia and transphobia make me really sad and angry the lbgtq+ community never did anything to those people

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I believe all people should be treated with the love and dignity they deserve. Even though as a person of faith who believes God’s plan involves traditional marriage and raising children both here and in the eternities, that is not justification for hateful or hurtful comments/actions from any Christian or member of our faith. In fact, God’s two greatest commandments are love God and love thy neighbor as thy self. So even if we disagree with someone’s lifestyle, politics, opinions, even their choices in music, whatever it may be, we still show love for all God’s children. Having said all of that, we ask the same courtesy be extended to us, that we are treated fairly, that our speech isn’t forced or legislated into conforming to what’s politically correct, etc. In short, no I don’t agree with homophobia, but I also don’t agree with Theophobia or religiophobia either. All the best 😉

I agree that speech should remain free. However amplification of proven falsehoods that can cause real harm to people - like vaccines cause autism - should be limited. Free speech does not mean free reach.

@AutismFamilyChannel

10 ай бұрын

I don’t like lies, deceit or misinformation more than anyone else, the problem I see is that others will see your perspective as falsehood. Would you be silenced then? 😉👍

@Brookexoxoxo

4 ай бұрын

yikes. See i’d be silenced than because I disagree with that statement.

It’s the 1st anniversary of the parade shooting and people are now remember the past

@echofoxtrot2.051

10 ай бұрын

That tragedy has nothing to do with our holiday. Criminals don't get to take away our celebration of Freedom!