Saturday, March 17, 2012

Filmmaker behind 'Kony 2012' video taken to mental health facility Sympathise with the guy, been personally hammered in the head a lot of times over the years, whew...although discussions on the topic of human rights abuse could be more well rounded with respect to that part of the globe...while the intent of pointing out issues with a particular individual leader seems noble, it may be missing the larger picture of human rights atrocities throughout the region in the historical and ongoing sense, extending beyond this individual alone?!

Sharing Public Breakdowns: What We Can Learn From Jason Russell
hmm...not to worry there Jason, lots in history have dealt with difficult times. Some think its a point of dismissal, but really in the historical view of things, some having suffered at such times, went on to be remembered not for a temporary psychological or physiological breakdown, but for their contributions given.  Charles Darwin was one I could think of hand that suffered later in life, both mentally and physically.

Going against the stream and grain of things can be difficult at times.

Can't confirm..but had the word 'Ergot' flashing in mind the other day...just to let you know...prior to hearing the news report.

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