Political Quotes

“I would like to take a moment to recognize the moving work of Ron Powers of Castleton, VT--a Pulitzer Prize- winning author who has written about everything from Mark Twain to the soldiers of Iwo Jima to broadcast news and sports. Ron's latest book, ``No One Cares About Crazy People,'' concentrates on a topic that he promised himself he would never write about: the social history of mental illness in America. This story is poignantly told through his own deeply personal story of his two sons' struggles with schizophrenia, which tragically claimed the life of one of them. The book's informative yet intimate approach raises awareness about a subject that most are too uncomfortable to broach. When reading it, you can hardly hold back tears. I cannot imagine the pain Ron and Honoree went through while working on this book. It is a truly personal journey and a triumph. I am proud of him for publishing this important work. He understands that mental illness is not an issue that will simply go away if pushed into the darkness of neglect and denial. One cannot lock it up in an institution and expect to be rid of the problem. Mental illness in America needs to be discussed openly, by those who suffer from it, the friends and families of those affected, medical experts, and those of us Senators. We must all follow the footsteps of Ron and continue to shine a light on this extremely sensitive issue.…”