I don't think it's diminished at all. I've got lots of physicians and some are Conservatives and talk to me about it and you should well know what I consider normal. I do not go along with the if it feels good crap. I don't agree with the "if no one gets hurt (except those that like it) bullshit either. S&M is crap and no, I don't mean Spaniards and Mexicans.
Portland has doomed itself by itself. Have a care the scum you say are free to do as they desire do not come looking to act out their desires in your area. I am not joking. These assholes are NOT your friends.
You wrote, "...many of the definitions in the lists of mental illnesses have been removed..." Doesn't this translate to shorter lists and reduced (diminished) definitions?
There you go again, putting words in my mouth. I never said the protesters, rioters and looters in Portland are free to do as they please. Peaceful protesting is a constitutional right. There's nothing in the constitution saying rioting is a right. Mayor Wheeler has imposed an 8:00 pm curfew. In my opinion, if these people violate the curfew, they break the law and should be subject to arrest. (State and local governments have broad powers to set curfews and other restrictions)
What I have said repeatedly is that I do not abide looting and rioting. I've also said that I do not and will not participate in public protests of this nature.