Reply #56: The difference is that Mr Pip

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doesn't have the ability to start WW3 if he's confused about events unfolding around him. The president has that power. Reagan should have been told.

In Mr Pip's case, though, you sound like a loving and compassionate soul. He is lucky to have you. You might want to talk with him about this, ask him his wishes if the diagnosis arises. He may want to know, you could cause him more pain unintentionally by trying to do what seems to you most compassionate. The Golden Rule says to do unto others as you'd have them do unto you, but the Platinum Rule says you should ask others before you do anything unto them in case their wants are different unto yours. :)