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This hour I tackle another controversial topic- one which greatly affects all of us, vaccinations, but more specifically Thimerosal. Since the 1930s, Thimerosal had been added to vaccines as a preservative to boost drug company profits, allowing vaccine makers to package multi-use dosages in bulk instead of individual doses. The thimerosal preservative prevents bacteria from growing within the vaccine when the needle is dipped in and out of the vial to draw another shot. The FDA estimates that it's use in more than 30 licensed vaccines and biologics even though there have been publications in the most respected journals of medicine since the beginning of its introduction as a preservative on the market; warning about the dangers of mercurial based agents as preservatives to make vaccines multi-usable. Does mercury cause autism?

Host Note: Some of the sound fades because of a bad connection, will have the problem fixed by next week. Zen Garcia interviews Johnny Crescendo about Martin Luther King influence on Wade Blank, cofounder of Atlantis ADAPT and national ADAPT. We talk about what it will take for the dream of equal rights and freedom to be realized for people with disabilities. We also discuss the incoming Obama administration and their promise to pass the Community Choice Act of 2007 and how important the passing of this one piece of legislation would be for all Americans but specifically Americans with disabilities.

Born with muscular dystrophy, raised by a football coach, Greg's memorable message successfully strengthens the individual delivering lessons on inner strength and personal development. He also focuses on "Strengthening America" by encouraging the embracing and exploration of the viewpoints of those around us who are different. In February, 2005, his remarkable life was shared with America in a PBS documentary entitled "On A Roll: Family, Disability and the American Dream." http://www.pbs.org/onaroll He is the author of "On A Roll: Reflections from America's Wheelchair Dude with the Winning Attitude." And he is currently emerging as a multi-media talent and social commentator with a very unique background. His radio show, "The Strength Coach," airs nationwide on the Radio America Network. For 11 years, Greg hosted "On A Roll - Talk Radio on Life & Disability." This syndicated program aired on more than 70 stations nationwide. For that work, he is respected as a disability community leader. Greg is a member of the National Speakers Association and makes dozens of trips across the country to address corporate, academic and private audiences. In addition to his busy career, he is the father of three active children, ages 15, 13 and 10.