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Smart Ass Cripple: The Right to Not be Shocked. Bolstered by Congress, advocates are urging the Biden Administration to ban electrical stimulation devices—again. (progressive.org)

submitted 2 years ago by alyaza@beehaw.org to c/news@beehaw.org

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[–] tallwookie@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

whats the difference between using electricity for behavior modification and drugs/medicine for the exact same purpose?

[–] TofuSauce@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago

In the years since this issue was first raised with the FDA, many vulnerable people with disabilities were subjected to electric shocks for behaviors such as getting out of one’s seat, interrupting, whispering, slouching, swearing, or failing to maintain a neat appearance.

[–] ericjmorey@beehaw.org 2 points 2 years ago

I'm not sure what to think about this.