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Originally Posted by nynor
do i think it is unfortunate that people suffer? of course! people do not need pity, they need objective HELP. pity is not helping them. do you enjoy being pitied? does it help you to know that people pity you?
empathy allows for an understanding of their predicament. sympathy enables it.
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Exactly. And Smith's predicament could have been caused partly by her
own volition re: she could have been off her meds against her doctor's instruction.
Those of you who are attacking nynor should remember that in an earlier post, he said, "i would have tried to help her if i was there, but i wouldn't have stuck around to be burnt up with her."
There should be no complaints about his position, or his ability to treat and care for mentally ill patients.