(05-15-2015, 12:37 AM)Faye Wrote: I don't think stating that mental illness isn't glamorous is at all putting down people with mental illnesses. In fact, it's much more refreshing to hear than "your illness isn't real." Someone saying that mental illnesses can be debilitating is no more saying "you're damaged" than saying that a broken bone can be debilitating is calling someone "damaged."Exactly this.Â
Also, comparing the Joker to real life criminals is so absolutely irrelevant. Of course I believe people are products of their environments, but your brought up the Joker, not a real criminal. My point is the Joker makes his choices and is aware of the consequences and implications.
And now I am done with this conversation a hundred years ago.