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Date sent: Fri, 10 Dec 1999 13:25:33 EST
Subject: Re: HUMOR: Christmas Songs for the Psychiatrically Challenged
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In a message dated 12/10/99 11:40:22 AM, Tamarent-at-aol.com writes:

<< I also suspect that the original author intended it to be a lighthearted
poke, not cruel abuse of the mentally ill (who are not generally disabled).

I understand your concern about the nature of the humor, but we have patients
here who make similar jokes about their own problems----we even use words
like 'crazy' and 'nuts' (ie "It's really crazy in here today" That one
always gets the patients laughing).

It's always better to laugh than to cry. >>

Thanks Tami--you said it better than I could!
Judy