Why I care that 'Temple Grandin' won big at Emmys

I have not had an opportunity to see the HBO film starring Claire Danes, but I have listened to Dr. Grandin's book, Thinking in Pictures, and found it to be fascinating. I highly recommend it. I learned a lot about myself--how I am similar and different from others, for instance--and about cognitive functions in general as I listened to her story. Perhaps the movie is just as enlightening. Here's a link describing the Emmy win: 'Temple Grandin' wins big at Emmys. But who is she? | EW.com

Getting distracted

The hubbub surrounding the construction of an Islamic Community Center in Manhattan has gotten out of hand.  It is now distracting me to the point I cannot concentrate on my work.  I hear the fear mongering and bigotry that some of my fellow citizens are spouting, and my brain short circuits.  Don't those who oppose the building of a "mosque" realize that by denying the rights of a few, they are limiting the freedoms of us all?

I find myself wanting to write in response, but the only thing I can think of "You idiots!  You idiots!"  I want to stand up and resist, but I don't know how.  I want to scream, but I don't think anyone is listening.  So I sit and stew.

Last night on Countdown, Keith Olbermann said what I would like to be able to say (and a whole lot more).  I hope someone listens to him.  I've added the clip here to make it easy for you to do so.

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