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17 Dec 2009, 9:14 pm

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091217/ap_ ... ler_hacker

hmmm this seems like he's using aspergers as a convenient excuse to rob people



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17 Dec 2009, 10:36 pm

Friskeygirl wrote:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091217/ap_on_hi_te/us_retailer_hacker

hmmm this seems like he's using aspergers as a convenient excuse to rob people


I totally agree. He's giving all aspies a bad name by blaming it all on his condition. I hate when people do that.


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18 Dec 2009, 9:51 am

Using Aspie Super Powers for Evil!

Double the time!

We do our World Domination Legally!



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18 Dec 2009, 8:11 pm

Friskeygirl wrote:
hmmm this seems like he's using aspergers as a convenient excuse to rob people
history_of_psychiatry wrote:
I totally agree. He's giving all aspies a bad name by blaming it all on his condition. I hate when people do that.
I agree with you :x


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21 Dec 2009, 8:16 pm

Let's lock this guy up with hanz reizer.


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21 Dec 2009, 9:12 pm

Has anybody else noticed the fastest way to get diagnosed with Aspergers is to commit a serious crime? Those lawyers seem to know where to shop for a compliant doctor.