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Old Apr 10, 2008, 08:10 PM
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> it sounds like you are referring to the stigma surrounding the labels to me pachyderm.

Stigma AND misinformation, mistakes. Stigma arises when actual causes are not understood, and the unknown causes fear. I think the case of leprosy (Hanson's disease) is an excellent example.
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