The problem with being ignorant is that the ignorance is being judged by those that deem it ignorant, just because they say so.
Sometimes things need to be said. Just like in Texas, some people just need killing!
So is what Gene said ignorant?
I don't think so. I think is was not PC and was a bit harsh. But there is something to be said about people who might or might not be depressed using that as a way to get attentioin. I don't think Gene was referring to the truly sick. Just the attention seeking whiners.