The comedian Bernie Mac has died of complications related to pneumonia. He had suffered from sarcoidosis, a complex lung ailment with multiple symptoms. Bernie Mac was known for many comedy performances including "The Bernie Mac Show" and, this writer's favorite, his performance with the Original Kings of Comedy. R.I.P.

Autistic Bitch from Hell's "Whose Planet Is It Anyway" discusses the case of a (presumably professionally successful) CNN production manager who felt unable to come out of the closet as an autistic person and described her experiences anonymously. Rather than characterize ABFH's article further, I would suggest checking it out.

My diary over at Daily Kos about autistic bloggers and their priorities.

I can understand how pro-life doctors will want to refuse to administer an abortion. I can even understand how some will refuse to supply birth control. But I cannot understand how a GYN refuses on MORAL grounds to administer a PAP smear to determine whether a woman has cancer or a meaningful risk there of in the future. Apparently, the risk of death from cancer is important to preserve as a moral bulwark against the immorality of, well, sex before marriage. I guess it's more moral, more "pro-life", to watch a woman die of cancer than to risk the appearance that her concern for her health might be interpreted as an endorsement of her presumed sex life.

Soccer Dad has a post up about the praise that George W. Bush is getting from unexpected corners regarding his support for the fight against AIDS in Africa. Also, check out his excerpts regarding the retirement of Fidel Castro from his long-time role as Boss of the Castro Crime Family President of the Republic of Cuba.