October 20, 2007
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My mind is clogged with wherefore’s, inasmuches, suchs and saids as I help prepare another for trial. I sit through each day in this week before we all appear suited and appropriately shod in front of a judge in mind numbing depositions hearing attorneys ask questions that are less not more focused on the issues at hand. Emotions are starting to run high, mine too. Generally the learning curve brings focus as the case enters this phase of experts; I am tired of the endless line of new lawyers who forget to study the law content to have the “facts.”The facts are emotional and saddening, not because my client did anything wrong, which she didn’t, but because in this situation there is very little one can do. Severe autism coupled with severe mental retardation spells a sad sad story for mom and dad, who are suing my client. I have learned a lot about autism and how the schools help kids who are autistic. I sense how a classroom should be organized and the desperation the parents feel as the hard realities set in. We talk in terms of cognitive ages, biting, kicking, screaming, running as communicative techniques, and final terms like then or never.
This is a trial that cannot “fix” anything against the very people who subject themselves to being bit, kicked, screamed at; the people who “run” against all odds behind these kids to catch them before that time when they can be caught ends.
Why we as a society allow our tax payers dollars to be spent on lawsuits like this one troubles me. Even though a trial lawyer, I do not believe the answer is in suing. I have never really seen much fixing by suing.
May we pray using whatever words are “right” for you that the incidents of autism’ and its spiraling upward frequency end. May we pray for these parents as they struggle with this dreaded dis-ease. May we pray for the valiant school teachers who give their lives to these kids–may not one walk away because of this suit and suits like this. We need you!!!
Namaste`
May Love Enfold You
Mara
Comments (3)
There is a lady here on Xanga who has two autistic sons, she up and moved to a state that has the right school system for autism. She is proud of her sons and excited for their growth. She is a very brave lady. Thanks for helping these people. I will pray for them and you. Judi
RYC: Yes, ‘he’ will decide. But so many people just don’t get that! (Tried to explain it to a relative when my father decided to die – she thought I was nuts!)
Sad situation.
Why we as a society allow our tax payers dollars to be spent on lawsuits like this one troubles me…..
total agreement with your Question
“god” help the teachers!!!