[And what's with the graying out on Slashdot? When I first saw the story it had only three comments but was unclickable. I'd think I should know after so many years, but...]
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There's a lot more to college than just the academics. College is where you meet the friends you'll keep for life, and often your future spouse. Going from dormland to a shared house with friends as roommates is a gentle transition from living at home to being on your own. The social interaction isn't the bullshit of high school; this is where people start to develop the social skills of adults. At college you choose who you spend most of your time with. When working you spend time with the people your boss hired, like them or not. I think the experience of going to college is important for growth and wellness. And it's hell of a lot of fun too.
I repeat: Do you actually know and have experience with even one chiropractor? Vague handwaving about a stereotype does not make a valid point. You are just regurgitating the hot air others have farted in your direction. Despite the dogpile or derision it receives, chiropractic practice is based on the scientific method. I've never met a licensed chiropractor who follows aromatherapy, homeopathy, "Life Coach" or other "I can't get a degree so I'll fake it" kind of theories.They really are medical professionals. Unless you have a direct experience to bolster your attitude, stop spreading prejudiced bullshit.
People have right to be mentally-ill! Just look at gays, they are not reproducing and ill but almost nobody tries to cure them anymore. Psychiatrists have no right to try to "convert" mentally-ill people into "healthy". (Thomas Szasz)
Your casual homophobic bigotry shows that you are out of touch with reality. Surveys of people between 18 and 29 were asked the question "Are you straight?". 30% said no. That's more than people with blue eyes. At what point do you go from "I don't like them and there's too few of them to fight back" to "That's just normal human behavior for some people."
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