Posted by SLS on October 28, 2012, at 10:54:48
In reply to Re: Academic exercise. » SLS, posted by Dinah on October 28, 2012, at 10:09:54
> Is it really necessary to say the words "mentally ill" if they so upset Lou?
It is not necessary for me to use any words at all. Sorry, but the stigma of mental illness stops with me. I have my own agendas, and challenging the stigma to be found in the use of the words "mentally ill" is one of them. I would be curious to know what words you would substitute for the term "mental illness".
> I don't see it as a negative thing, but clearly Lou does.
That's his problem to resolve. He doesn't have to read any of my posts. This is a familiar piece of advice that I offer to anyone who becomes upset by my writings.
I have not called Lou Pilder mentally ill, by the way. My concern with his mental health includes the stress that he might be subjecting himself to in the execution of his self-described mission.
> If it ever appears that someone isn't aware of Lou's history with the board, perhaps it could just be pointed out that the Rider on the white horse gave Lou a mission to save Babblers from the lake of fire? I'm sure people would understand that his actions are based on that motivation.
Another mission? Why should such a thing be necessary? What might one conclude were they not to be presented with this information? Do you think that someone might confuse his postings as being the product of mental illness?
I guess we have allowed this thread to drift away from the goal of my initial post. I would prefer that Lou Pilder not be ridiculed for his posted views regarding psychiatric drugs. I prefer that no one be ridiculed about anything. I don't think that challenging another person's opinion and performing fact checks represents ridicule.
- Scott
Some see things as they are and ask why.
I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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