Regarding the recent story about a man who jumped into a lion's habitat, there is a telling characteristic in some versions. On CNN, as the footage was being aired, the man was described as being “mentally disabled”. While on Fox News (and other sources) it was simply stated that the man claimed “God told him to do it”. Now, is it “PC” to use the term “mentally disabled”? Is it hard-hitting, no-spin coverage to “tell it like it is” and simply quote the man? What if the man had said something like, “Moon muffin and lung cancer are two quadroon dog turds making tea and puppies”. I guess the question I’m asking is how firm a grip must disease have on a mind for us to have sympathy for its owner?