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are sufficient to be very worried indeed about this development.
CORRECTION. I have to withdraw my remark about astromony as for some reason
I had astrology in my mind when I wrote that. My ruler, you've guessed it,
Uranus!, has let me down. Sorry. deno re-posted 3rd June
Actually, it's also worth pointing out that psychology is about as exact a
science as... weather forecasting. IE, quite often WRONG because of too
many variables.>
With respect, I can't see any comparison between astronomy which has no
scientific basis, and is widely considered superstition, and psychology. Must
declare an interest here as I work for doctors who are consultant
psychologists. You are quite correct to say it is not exact but the comparison with
weather forecasting is good because during the course of a long life have noticed
how weather forecasts are now much more accurate than they used to be.
Obviously this is due to the advance of science over the years and the situation
is similar with psychology which has increased in importance and treatment of
mental health problems are often successful.
Maybe we should not be too concerned that some psychologists are against us
in that they support the Consultation. Surely our best bet is to find one or
two who will support us, at least to say that the proposed new law will be
futile as it will have no effect on the rare psychopath it is aimed at and
just persecute harmless people.
Would it be worth paying a suitable Consultant Psychiatrist for a positive
report which our reps could present to HO?
deno posted 3rd June
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