Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Mental Health Information

HereSince1628

(36,063 posts)

6. I don't mean to suggest otherwise. I think many people see a mental illness as fully defining

Reply to cbayer (Reply #5)

Thu Mar 28, 2013, 12:45 PM

Mar 2013

the person afflicted.

Consequently, as can be seen in GD, the mere hint of a mental illness is sufficient to be defining and explanatory for Lanza's crime.

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

6 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Re: CT document release--Lanza had a book on Autism and a book on Aspergers in his room [View all] HereSince1628 Mar 2013 OP

So sad, really. cbayer Mar 2013 #1

It's all enigmatic. We've no confirmation re his mental health or treatment... HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #2

While there is not increased risk with Asperger's, isn't there increased risk cbayer Mar 2013 #3

Self-defence and vengeful retribution are commonly associated with violence... HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #4

I agree with you and did not wish to imply otherwise. cbayer Mar 2013 #5

I don't mean to suggest otherwise. I think many people see a mental illness as fully defining HereSince1628 Mar 2013 #6