inside the box

[mother engine]

this is a revised question from the past.

a director of a particularly violent film said in an interview that he dislikes actual violence and that he would let a mosquito suck his blood and fly off if one happened upon his arm. i happen to think that his statement reflects an ignorance in common thought where one cannot realize a thing as violent unless it visibly effects the external body of an individual. and i wonder if this type of ignorance is related to the poor handling of mental health in america? it seems to me that most people have difficulty stepping into other's shoes (so to speak) and this inability is magnified when confronted by those who are internally as opposed to externally crippled. most of my scars are on the inside so my experiences with others in relationship to this fact have colored my perspective on this issue. is there any hope for the child within?

[InfiniteNow]

Originally Posted by mother engine

is there any hope for the child within?

Always.

[infamous]

Remember the passion of youth,
never forget those goals,
to find that better way.
Resist subjugation to comformity.

With the coming of age, resist the death of your youth................Infy

[ben77]

People just want to feel important in this world of 9 billion.
Jimmy: "oh no, thats violent, better bitch about it".
Jimmy 2 the media: "yeh the world would be great without this.. yeh"
Jimmy: "i really made a differance, now i can die feeling im special".

Ok thanks for your opinion, we dont care. Whiney mothers and people who have an opinion dont make a differance. They can only stop their own children from being subjected to this market of entertainment.
People want to save the world.. if they want to try, they can stop driving their bloody cars, walk to work, get some exercise and avoid having a heart attack which costs tax payers money.

[mother engine]

Originally Posted by ben77

People just want to feel important in this world of 9 billion.
Jimmy: "oh no, thats violent, better bitch about it".
Jimmy 2 the media: "yeh the world would be great without this.. yeh"
Jimmy: "i really made a differance, now i can die feeling im special".

Ok thanks for your opinion, we dont care. Whiney mothers and people who have an opinion dont make a differance. They can only stop their own children from being subjected to this market of entertainment.
People want to save the world.. if they want to try, they can stop driving their bloody cars, walk to work, get some exercise and avoid having a heart attack which costs tax payers money.

who said anything about wanting to change the world? i was posing a question concerning mental violence. if you don't believe it is worth talking about then why are you responding to it. you seem to be of the mind that words are pointless. obviously i disagree.

[infamous]

Originally Posted by mother engine

you seem to be of the mind that words are pointless. obviously i disagree.

And I also disagree mother engine. Anyone that feels that words are worthless should avoid posting any opinions........Infy

[Rebiu]

Originally Posted by mother engine

this is a revised question from the past.

a director of a particularly violent film said in an interview that he dislikes actual violence and that he would let a mosquito suck his blood and fly off if one happened upon his arm. i happen to think that his statement reflects an ignorance in common thought where one cannot realize a thing as violent unless it visibly effects the external body of an individual. and i wonder if this type of ignorance is related to the poor handling of mental health in america?

I think it is less an issue of ignorance than one of sensitivity. Do you wince at cartoon anvils falling on head? Perhaps this is how desensitized this person is to simulated violence.

Originally Posted by mother engine

it seems to me that most people have difficulty stepping into other's shoes (so to speak) and this inability is magnified when confronted by those who are internally as opposed to externally crippled.

There is perhaps another issue here with regards to judgments on what degree a person should cope with said scars as opposed to expecting everyone else to treat them as damaged goods.

Originally Posted by mother engine

most of my scars are on the inside so my experiences with others in relationship to this fact have colored my perspective on this issue. is there any hope for the child within?

Have you adequately dealt with these issues or are the baggage you continue to carry about?

[mother engine]

Originally Posted by Rebiu

I think it is less an issue of ignorance than one of sensitivity. Do you wince at cartoon anvils falling on head? Perhaps this is how desensitized this person is to simulated violence.There is perhaps another issue here with regards to judgments on what degree a person should cope with said scars as opposed to expecting everyone else to treat them as damaged goods. Have you adequately dealt with these issues or are the baggage you continue to carry about?

i suppose that i am thinking about ignorance of sensitivity. a lack of belief in, or respect for, what one cannot touch and see. it is not about asking for pity. it is about coping with an imbalance in perception. i expect no special treatment. i would simply appreciate equal understanding. and no, i think my demons will follow me into the abyss.