Posted by alexandra_k on October 26, 2004, at 18:41:03
In reply to Re: Skittles' comment, posted by Peddidle on October 26, 2004, at 1:56:38
> 1) This is starting to get a little too political for my taste, especially because that is not the purpose of this website.
I didn't mean it to be political. I know nothing about politics. I guess that I was just suprised about how much money people were forking out for psychotherapy. I was also a bit concerned that this was becoming a thread of 'one-up-man-ship', MY therapist charges the most, MINE charges the least, MINE is the most qualified etc etc. I do appreciate that it is interesting to see whether price is directly related to subjective satisfaction etc, and I appreciate that that was the intention of the thread, I just wanted to have my 2 cents worth (MY words cost less :-) - but can't you tell???!)
> 2) If you don't think money would be put to better use by giving it to "starving children" rather than spending it on psychotherapy, then do that and don't complain about how much you have to pay for your treatment.
I am not complaining. Like I said, mine is free. I wasn't even telling people that I think their money would be better spent there. I freely admit that when I do get money, I do not send it to the starving. I was just reflecting on how lucky we are to live in a society where spending all that money on psychotherapy (that has not been proved to be effective) is considered a NEED.
> 3) I never said students are poor, and I don't think you should make a blanket statement like that, because it is simply not true...I certainly am not by any means.
No kidding, that certaintly came through in your posts. Enjoy, you are one of the lucky ones. You cannot believe or appreciate just how much financial security is worth in terms of self-esteem etc etc unless you have gone without. All I am saying is just spare a thought occasionally for those who are less fortunate. Realise how lucky and privaledged you are - I reflect on this and I am by all means a "poor student". Over here students are often referred to as "poor" because they are in comparison with the earnings they will have when they hit the workforce. Apologies if you thought I was specifically calling you "poor" - as I said, it is only too obvious that you are not.
Sorry Skittles about the error in the subject heading, it got wrong to start with and the responses just kind of got tagged on. I hope I haven't stabotaged your thread. I'll bugger off now.
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