Kidnapping!

[jammi]

Incoming transmission

To: "The Watchman"
From: Paul Jones, Manhattan Mental Wellfare Society

This transmission just caught my eye, and I'd like to point out the use of the term "schizophrenic" is now an antiquity. Over the last few years, debate has been raging in the physiatrical world about the usage of this term, and in agreement with co-workers in Bretonia, Kusari and Rhienland (medical advancement knows no border or embargo, you know) the Welfare Society has decided to drop the term "schizophrenia".

This is due to overwhelming social stigma that can adversely affect the self-esteem of the patient. We've found such boldly recognisable terms damaging (due to the negative connotations society attaches to the condition - something evident in your transmission), as the patient is forced to wear their condition almost as a badge of shame.

There is also the fact that the human psyche is an incredibly complex thing, so no single term can cover such a vast spectrum of ailments. Now, more in-depth diagnosis' are given corresponding to the varying technicality of the condition. We believe this alteration eases the mental state of the patient as well as making the forwarding of case-loads easier due to more specific case notes being available to the practitioner receiving the case.

Oh, and the Welfare Society does not endorse vigilante action - we've had more than a few vigilantes wheeled through our doors in recent times, and found a surprising similarity in a great many aspects of their mental profiles. We do not appreciate the extra workload, when there are more deserving people waiting for help. Please, leave the protection of Liberty to the people who are paid to do it - the authorities.

Signed,
Paul Jones,
Manhattan Mental Welfare Society

Transmission terminated

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