Posted by Sabina on August 19, 2003, at 21:55:56
In reply to A short introduction on defamation-SHM, posted by Lou Pilder on August 19, 2003, at 20:19:28
i had absolutely no intention to weigh-in on this protracted topic. however, i feel that a line has been crossed within the text of the preceding "introduction" from Lou.
concerning civility: i would like to go on record as feeling *extremely* hurt and put down by the implications of the preceding post and i request a retraction, and/or rephrasing, at least.
in fact, i do feel that it qualifies as uncivil by the terms of this board. i absolutely refute the notion that *any* of the conditions listed below are in any way shameful or loathesome.
as an individual living with bipolar disorder, i have to deal with enough social stigma and ignorant preconception in my everyday life, both personally and professionally.
i am both disappointed and offended to see manic depression described by such vivid, negative adjectives by another poster on this board.
in the end, that was indeed, and ironically, "another type of defamation".
> Friends,
> Another type of defamation is the accusation of the person having a shamefull condition or loathem disease. Examples are:
> He has AIDS
> He has Herpes
> He has smallpox
> She has syphlis
> He is a schizo
> She is a manic-depressive
> and so on...
> Lou
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