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ON MENTAL ILLNESS: When Mentally Compromised, Things to Avoid

Jack Bragen
Friday August 29, 2014 - 10:01:00 AM

A person can do a lot of damage to oneself if they go on the internet while in a compromised state of mind. This holds true for anyone.

This is akin to the rule that if you have been drinking or haven't gotten enough sleep, you should not get behind the wheel of a car. When delusional or not in a fully ordinary and grounded state of mind, getting on the internet can damage one's reputation. It is a way that a person can lose friends or blow away business opportunities. -more-


ECLETIC RANT: Response to Daliya Robson's "Did You Ever Look at a Map?"

Ralph E. Stone
Friday August 29, 2014 - 09:58:00 AM

In her article "Did You Ever Look at a Map?", Ms. Robson seems to equate criticism of Israel with anti-semitism. Is there anti-semitism in the world? Absolutely. But too often accusations of anti-semitism are merely a scare tactic used to discredit Israel's critics. -more-