As Americans we pay taxes to support ourselves...some of your money goes to supporting certain programs est. by the government to provide aid for mentally challenged children. For example, I recently read an article in Newsweek that was probably really old (but what can I say i was in the doctors office). It was about a woman who felt that there more money should go to support her "gifted" child and less money should go towards her autistic son. Her argument was that since her son is autistic he will never amount to much and the highest hope she has for him is that he will be able to support himself and hold down a job. Her daughter, on the other hand, is hella smart! She tested in the 95th percential and is only 12. Their mother felt that since her daughter is smart and has the potental to change the world more money should be spent on ensuring her future. Personally, I'm torn. I would like to hear what you think about this issue...Check out the article at http://www.newsweek.com/id/186960
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