I just want to share a few names with you.

Francis Ford Coppola
Buzz Aldrin
Abraham Lincoln
Art Buchwald
Patricia Cornwell
Tim Burton
Patty Duke
Kitty Dukakis
Darryl Strawberry
Ben Stiller
Oksana Baiul
Fiona Apple
Barbara Bush
Jim Carrey
Sheryl Crow
Queen Elizabeth
Sarah Ferguson
Tipper Gore
Anthony Hopkins
Billy Joel
Elton John

Do you know what all of these people have in common? They are all bi polar. As am I. Do not make judgements about intelligence levels or worthiness to society based on whether or not someone is mentally ill. Most people who are mentally ill are of above average intelligence and have a very hard time fitting into societies norms. This still does not excuse shooting someone. However, at least I am fortunate enough to be able to afford psychiatric treatment. This man wasn't. Which STILL doesn't excuse shooting someone. But do not make assumptions that just because someone is mentally ill, they cannot be a genius, or make huge contributions to the world you live in. Making generalizations or assumptions about people who are mentally ill only continues the prejudice in our society. Not calling me a "crazy" has nothing to do with PC, and everything to do with common courtesy and respect for another person.

Deb