It is hard to know how to respond.

Post #61,521 by static 11/6/02 9:28:12 PM Reply	It is hard to know how to respond. I mean, sure he has been difficult, but we all know that doesn't mean we want him to FOAD. I guess the correct sentiment is something along the lines of "We want you to get better, Norm." And that those that pray are praying for him. When so many people in general society can't distingiush a person from their actions, it's wonderful to see distinction this happen more-or-less automatically here. :-) Wade. "Ah. One of the difficult questions."
Post #61,743 by ben_tilly 11/7/02 8:24:01 PM Reply	Exactly I don't want him sick. I don't want him behaving here as he has. It sickens me to do it to anyone, but I have learned the hard way that sometimes you need to write someone off. (I was a stubborn mule, but that lesson eventually was deivered to me in a way that I couldn't ignore...) Until further notice I have written him off, but I would love to have a decent reason to re-evaluate that decision. Regards, Ben "Career politicians are inherently untrustworthy; if it spends its life buzzing around the outhouse, it\ufffds probably a fly." - [link\|http://www.nationalinterest.org/issues/58/Mead.html\|Walter Mead]
Post #61,746 by deSitter 11/7/02 8:31:40 PM Reply	Re: Exactly Some things do not need such a climactic decision. We have a sick person - he is our friend. We hope and we do what we can. It's not up to us. Never make a decision until you must. -drl
Post #61,775 by wharris2 11/7/02 11:15:21 PM Reply	Somewhat true Some things do not need such a climactic decision. We have a sick person - he is our friend. We hope and we do what we can. It's not up to us. On the other hand, sometimes "tough love" is the best approach to take. It is sure that arguing with him when he was in one of his fits didn't do much good. And those fits (whatever might be causing them) had been more frequent and of greater severity of late.
Post #61,781 by boxley 11/7/02 11:41:03 PM Reply	I dont really want to comment but I have a list of what he was given to "normalize" whoever ordered that should be sued for malpractice "MY OPINION" one of several is known for physical addiction paranioa and suicide. Has been known for 20+ years. I dont have a cure but when Norm posts in tech areas asking tech questions answer technically. If he goes off elsewhere stay mum unless you are being quoted as saying something ou need to clarify. He is a man who is getting by as we all are, sometimes better sometimes worse. My 2 cents. thanx, bill will work for cash and other incentives [link\|http://home.tampabay.rr.com/boxley/resume/Resume.html\|skill set] "Fifty-one percent of a nation can establish a totalitarian regime, suppress minorities and still remain democratic." Correction: All that can be achieved with 51 percent of the voters!" Ilanna Mercer
Post #61,784 by wharris2 11/7/02 11:46:55 PM Reply	I know the feeling I was prescribed a drug (Diazepam, a version of Valium) that I didn't know was such, and as soon as I learned that I discontinued it. (Fortunately it was before I got hooked on it.) Never put complete trust in a doctor. That stuff messed me up enough as it was, even in the short time I was taking it.
Post #61,788 by boxley 11/7/02 11:54:30 PM Reply	same family will work for cash and other incentives [link\|http://home.tampabay.rr.com/boxley/resume/Resume.html\|skill set] "Fifty-one percent of a nation can establish a totalitarian regime, suppress minorities and still remain democratic." Correction: All that can be achieved with 51 percent of the voters!" Ilanna Mercer

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