Posted by steve on March 22, 2001, at 19:51:44
In reply to Re: Name-Calling » steve, posted by JahL on March 22, 2001, at 14:16:35
> Hi Steve, me again. In the past myself & the majority of my peers would frequently 'slip' voluntarily into psychotic states, thoroughly enjoying the experience in the main. In what way is there 'something seriously wrong' with us?
I think you didn't get the point I was trying to make. Being in a psychotic state clearly is "seriously wrong." If it weren't we'd have to rethink our laws pertaining to involuntary commitment, the DSM, and lastly what it means to be human. To voluntarily become psychotic is simply stupid imo, and a good way to go about qualifying for the Darwin Award. You told Eric that an acclaimed neurologist had ruled out any connection between your hallucinogen use and subsequent mental disorders. I can find you an acclaimed neurologist or shrink that Dr. Breggin cites, who testified that the likeliness of becoming addicted to benzos is about 5 per million. Just because a doctor tell you something is safe doesn't make it so, and to me it would seem prudent to err on the side of caution.
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> Also, *English* authorities realize that the forces which shape recreational drug use are infinitely more complex than you imply. It goes *way* beyond personality flaws, or whatever it is you're suggesting.I don't know what you are trying to say with this.
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> Bush (the ultimate figure of authority) would probably concur with yr sentiments, but then he endorses state-murder of mentally retarded individuals.The only reason I bring names and psych history into psychobabble is so that babblers can understand the history and motivations of the industry and thereby come closer to completing the due diligence that is essential for giving truely informed consent. There are plenty of other fora for Bush bashing. But since we've already brought the dynasty up, and there are reports on the web saying that Daddy was on Lilly's board, don't you think it is a little drole that some herbal dopamine reuptake inhibitors like cocaine are banned, whereas non-herbal, patented ones like Prozac and Wellbutrin are advertised on tv? To me it would seem that they are either all inherently dangerous, or that they are all safe. Which do you think?
S.
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