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They did though...

I travel along the eastern seaboard often, I hope to visit Germany and Scotland on my next overseas trip to explore.

They seemed like a normal size to me... I suppose it's tough to tell because there's no real reference in size in this photo.

Joey,

I'm an avid defender of graffiti, but sorry, mindless tagging is not art and if that's a subculture, I'll stick with mainstream. These aren't even good tags.

If former staff personal would admit that Pennhurst was a terrable place, however MOST of the staff did the best they could under the circumstances I could accept that.

A human being chained to a bed. NO SANE PERSON CAN DEFEND THIS PLACE!

Titicut Follies: the movie.

Documentary filmed by Fredrick Wisemen in 1967--about Bridgewater State Hospital. "Originally banned by the State of Massachusettes for commercial release (outside the field of education). In 1992 , MS state supreme court overturned previous ruling.

Hosing, humiliation, and force-feeding of patients are all portrayed in the film--to a disturbling and brutaly real degree. The film maker/director says nothing nor questions anyone, rather just films the general going ons and interactions of patients, orderlies, nurses and doctors.

What is most disturbing about what is shown, is the general indifference and bullying on the part of the institutions staff--as well as the general conditons, treatment and "behavior modification" methods.

These are not Moral Treatment methods, by any stretch--on the contrary,..as one patient says while arguig his case to a doctor, "If your not mad when you come in here, you certainly will be when you leave...if ..you leave."

This is a great thread on an incredible site btw.

<sorry Lynne>
I don't mean to throw fuel on the "Institutionalized Treatment=Hell on Earth" fire. But you should definately check it out. It definately sticks with you for a few days afterward.

It's almost a shame they never filmed a movie there.

Not that you narrow minded people would understand, but there is a whole sub culture to graffiti. It becomes something of a brotherhood.
Love it or hate it, it's invading commercialism as well.

That's a quality photo. something like that separates a picture from a photograph

wat the fuck who died in that place? how many.

Hi Lynne,
Echolalic? I've never heard of that before, how interesting. You should really write a book about your life, seriously! You care so much for these people and have had so many experiences. I think if you kind of "opened the door" and showed outsiders that most of these people are completely harmless many people would gain a better understanding. I've learned tons from reading your posts.

I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving. :-)

what main rd is this building close to?

What sort of radioactive material would one find in a 1920's circa dental machine. There is one in a local antique mall, complete with the tube etc. Should it be checked? By who?

i would like to tour the property,maybe take some photos of the old buildings,not condo complexes