Posted by Abby on October 9, 2000, at 23:49:19
In reply to Re: Tipper Gore and the mentally ill » Abby, posted by Sunnely on October 9, 2000, at 17:40:23
Sunnely,
I hope that I'm not missing sarcasm, but by 'ditz' I meant a bimbo, less than bright. I think, however, that I will try to refrain from political discussions from here one out. I do want to make clear that I did not mean to suggest that stupidity was in any way connected with mental illness or depression. Equating depression with stupidity would only serve as an indictment of myself, and it would be a peculiar form of self-loathing on my part.
I care very much about the problems of the mentally ill homeless, and I know only too well how devastating these conditions can be. It is precisely because I care as much as I do that I am worried. Her attempts to ban offensive lyrics seemed to me misguided and to miss the point. I worry that her association with mental health will only make people take the issues less seriously.
Insofar as we both want better access to care for those suffering from mental illness, we can agree. As for the means I think it's just best if we agree to disagree.Abby
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