Civility extends to mentally ill

I was surprised to hear a major network chief medical correspondent use the term "nutcase" when referring to Jared Loughner, the Arizona shooting suspect. Without a doubt, my sympathy is acutely felt for the victims and their family and Congresswoman Gifford as she struggles for life. At the same time, I feel for the Loughner family. What a tortured soul Loughner must be. His psychiatric diagnosis is best left to professionals but if we are to maintain a culture of civility in our society we need to speak with regard for those who suffer from mental illness. I can't even begin to imagine what that must be like. Our most intense emotional experience could not compare to what someone with a psychosis experiences. Who of us had not heard someone call our name and no one did or heard someone say something that they did not? Can you imagine that happening all the time? So sad.
There is much to pray for in our society.