The local and regional newspapers could not publish all I sent them. In fact, some information sent was just the backup documentation. They saw most, if not all, of my documentation through the years.
This editorial was published in 2001.
Editorial published in the COURIER POST on January 25, 2001.
Although I agree that the juvenile who recently took his class and teacher hostage at Riverside Middle School was screaming for help, I do believe that the child and those who would plan to imitate his actions should realize that they can and should be held accountable for the wrong doing.
Everyone has difficulties in life. Not everyone takes people hostage to send the message.
The public has the right to know the outcome of the hearings, although I understand the confidentiality aspect of the law. I feel this way because although no one was physically hurt by the actions, the emotional damage has been done.
The greater good lies with the children and staff of the school. Although psychologists are thought to be experts in their field, they do make mistakes. Eddie Werner and the Manzies fought that fight a few years ago. We should learn from that incident too.
Marian R. Carlino
published January 25, 2001
Additional notes: PSYCHOLOGISTS WHO GOT IT DEAD WRONG- COLUMBINE, AURORA, COLORADO MOVIE THEATER SHOOTING, SANDY HOOK, THE HIGH SCHOOL IN PARKLAND, FLORIDA TO NAME A FEW-- SO DID THE COUNSELORS OF SAM MANZIE.
Forgiveness does not eliminate holding accountable. In fact, it demands it.
Eddie Werner died at the hands of Sam Manzie. Eddie Werner and Sam Manzie
Door to door cookie sales and fundraisers changed forever as a result of Eddie Werner' death.
How have your rights been impacted since the 1997-98 school year?
