You are right, that was a bit of hyperbole. You can't think that I meant it literally that I saw all these families roll their eyes. But even a cursory examination of discussion groups about autism (see for example AutismSpeaks or AutismVox) shows that there are a number of parents of children with autism who either mildly or strongly doubt the link between vaccines and autism. And this despite the pressure reported by some parents to keep quiet about their doubts--one reported she couldn't tell her friends she got her child vaccinated against the flu because they wouldn't speak to her anymore! You do not speak for those families. So, please, leave the families out of it. They can post on their own.

Now, just because I dropped in a bit of hyperbole at the end, therefore everything I said is now invalid? Even if we members of the Fray are supposed to avoid correct spelling and grammar, must we also drop logic from our posts?

Here is another suggestion: Could we try to stick with the main thrust of the thread, rather than jumping on minor statements? Originally, I was pointing out a fallacy in the main post...