I stand by my view, this thread is evidence of the unhinged nature of some so called professionals.
On such out right silly claims we in the west are seeing folk gambling with the very life of their children.
Having been a punter, betting on just about any race, I doubt many even understand, inflicting such a large bet, on children is more than this once gambler would ever do.

I'm not saying don't get your children vaccinated.Put pressure on our Govts and big Pharma to give iron clad guarantees that due diligence had been done on any vaccines they are offering. Ask your Dr what preservatives are they using and are singular vaccines available.

Gulf War syndrome which affects the health of 1000's of Vets has not been resolved. Some say it is the vaccines and others the Depleted Uranium used in bombs, bullets and tank armour. It could be a combination of both. More soldiers have died by suicide than actual combat in Iraq. Why?

Autism rates have gone from 1 in 2500 in 1900 to today in the USA 1 in 54 and South Korea 1 in 36.What is causing it?

Our Govts have a long history of lies and deception. Standards of medicine in my opinion have fallen and big business has far more control over our Govts than 40 yrs ago. In a world perceived to be far too over populated, mass genocide can be seen as a planet saver. What better way to reduce pop than a engineered virus that takes years to debilitate or destroy your genetic integrity.

I don't know if Wakefield is being dishonest but I sure as hell know our Govts have a long history of it.

Arjay,

"...What is causing it?..."

I think you'll find that there has been a vast increase in the numbers of children being identified, formally assessed and diagnosed.

My son is diagnosed as autistic...but he is quite mildly affected, and classified as "high-functioning".

30 years ago, he never would have been diagnosed.

It's the same for children who are diagnosed as having Asperger Syndrome (soon to be phased out in the DSM V in favour of a universal classification of autism)

So, Arjay, there are not necessarily more cases, just more recognition, in that now we try and do something for kids with a few challenges instead of just letting them sink or swim.

Arjay, many of the claims you have made on this thread have been shown to be wrong. Does not that ever give you pause for thought?

The answers to your questions are:

"More soldiers have died by suicide than actual combat in Iraq. Why?"

Because war is hell and those involved in war suffer from post traumatic stress syndrome. This was called shell shock after WWI. We now know what it is, but sadly fail to treat it effectively.

"Autism rates have gone from 1 in 2500 in 1900 to today in the USA 1 in 54 and South Korea 1 in 36.What is causing it?"

Because diagnostic criteria have widened - it is now known as ASD and includes people who would not have been diagnosed under the criteria used 30 years ago. Also there are more and better Government programs encouraging diagnosis.

I've been shown to be wrong? Not so. http://www.chroniclewatch.com/politics/healcare-united-states-news/Italian-court-rules-mmr-vaccine-causes-autism/ Apparently this ruling has also happened in the USA.

So why the discrepency?

Really Arjay?
You got your 'proof' from a religious publication?

What about the autistic kids who never had the MMR vaccine then?
There are probably many more out there than we know too, given that the parents of non vaccinated kids tend to be a bit quiet about it after their kids develop autism or some infectious disease anyway...