From: mike@fionn.lbl.gov (Michael Helm)
Date: Thu, 11 Jul 1996 05:15:03 +0800
To: The Deviant <Clay.Olbon@dynetics.com>
Subject: Re: [RANT] Giving Mind Control Drugs to Children
In-Reply-To: <deviant@pooh-corner.com>
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On Jul 10, 12:29pm, JR@ns.cnb.uam.es wrote:
> 	Maybe they would be better off fighting against a system that
> alienates them than contributing to support it? Seems to me that's
> shooting their own foot.

Maybe, but consider that they are unable to focus properly on any
activity.  Revolution requires long term focus & unusually good
organizational skills, both are weak in add types.  

On Jul 10,  8:13am, "Clay Olbon II" wrote:
> or alcohol while pregnant or nursing.  It is important to consider that any
> drug used over a period of time may have lasting (possibly negative)
> effects, and that these effects are multiplied when the drugs are taken by
> still-developing children.  

It's a serious question, no doubt about it.

> While it is crucial for an adult to be able to function and maintain a job,
> is it really as important for a kid to be able to sit still in school?  

Well, for the add child, they don't get a proper education by any
measure, no matter what their symptoms are, without some kind of
treatment.  This does not necessarily include drugs, of course, but
some appear to benefit from it.  For the class, a hyperactive student
-- ONE -- is more than sufficient to bring the house down & make it
impossible for the rest of the class to learn anything much of the
time.  As a taxpayer or parent with children in such a classroom
you may find this a matter of some concern.

On Jul 10,  8:37am, The Deviant wrote:
> hrmm.. I'm certified ADHD, and I drink more than LD50 Caffeine in cokes
> per day.... what does that make me? ;)

Probably a good candidate for this year's tooth decay poster child %^)