[berettafan]

agree that some folks will act dumb for the camera but how does anyone know the difference?

the black fellow that 'sang low' is certainly another great example. the difference with him is that he showed sadness on his face BUT that doesn't make it any more of a shame than allentown girl's wackiness.

you have to imagine that these folks have occasional moments of lucidity and they realize just how bad it is.......how badly must that hurt? to realize that you're different and something is wrong but you just can't fix it.

i guess i'm just a bit of a nancy when it comes to the mentally ill. i still remember the sadness i felt as a child when i watched the movie 'bill on his own'.