tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post8968632101511512538..comments2024-03-29T07:25:11.925-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Is It a Crime? by Carla DamronJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68981730704575384462015-01-09T20:32:54.373-05:002015-01-09T20:32:54.373-05:00I thought for sure that when you said you went and...I thought for sure that when you said you went and grabbed...it was for a gun. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02241000468239134107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-58879566854580642632015-01-06T17:09:27.608-05:002015-01-06T17:09:27.608-05:00A potentially tragic situation that was saved by c...A potentially tragic situation that was saved by communication and personnel trained in handling special needs people.<br /><br />I do have to question, though, why the mother ever thought the kid didn't need supervision on Fridays, and why he had only recently been recently identified as special needs. I have seen many children who need specific instruction in how to behave and interact with others, since it doesn't come naturally to them, and the earlier it's started, the better off everyone is.<br /><br />Usually, no one can tell by looking when a person is mentally ill, crazed by drugs, drunk out of his/her mind, or very angry. They can appear unpredictable and dangerous. Those who have custody of special needs people have to keep that in mind.<br /><br />A belligerent attitude toward police, or anyone in authority, can easily escalate into trouble for anyone.<br /><br />All young people should be advised to be respectful, to recognize the authority invested in a person by his/her status as a police officer, and obey all commands. If you, or anyone else, has a problem with it, or thinks the commands are not lawful, make a complaint. There are effective channels for that. And the situation can be evaluated away from the unknown dangers faced by everyone during a tense confrontation. KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-22706360898129146222015-01-06T15:26:54.553-05:002015-01-06T15:26:54.553-05:00What a huge lesson. Things are not always what th...What a huge lesson. Things are not always what they appear to be. It's good that the officers on the scene followed their training. Thank you for sharing.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-65890872224494303762015-01-06T14:17:06.204-05:002015-01-06T14:17:06.204-05:00I know the Kansas City, MO police department has t...I know the Kansas City, MO police department has training from mental health professionals. It must be difficult to respond repeatedly to unknown situations.Warren Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07789270258599769915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-4139558177242887312015-01-06T12:04:26.613-05:002015-01-06T12:04:26.613-05:00What a touching blog, Carla. I'm glad it turne...What a touching blog, Carla. I'm glad it turned out okay, but it could have been much worse if he'd been a young black male dressed as he was. I'm hoping things will change with all the media coverage that has highlighted the problem lately.<br /><br />I've had several students who had Asperger's and found them to be sweet and wanting to please. One of my brightest young students, a girl, took one young boy under her wing and watched out for him. I found that touching.Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-86126545226207420402015-01-06T10:13:16.600-05:002015-01-06T10:13:16.600-05:00That could have easily turned into a tragedy. Than...That could have easily turned into a tragedy. Thank goodness you found out that the boy was autistic and told the police and that they responded appropriately. I have a couple of friends with autistic children who use service dogs to help keep their kids safe. Also, when people see a child with a service dog they have more information to help them make a more accurate assessment of the situation.<br />Kara Cerisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484336785514235707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-48462923994758745502015-01-06T09:45:39.293-05:002015-01-06T09:45:39.293-05:00In SC, Law Enforcement does receive training re: s...In SC, Law Enforcement does receive training re: special needs. The issue is getting this identified as soon as possible with situations arise.carlahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15985823239660829148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-73732280850443254852015-01-06T09:40:23.389-05:002015-01-06T09:40:23.389-05:00A different slice of life. I think you did the rig...A different slice of life. I think you did the right thing. It’s good the police changed their style with additional knowledge. They are there to protect (which they did by apprehending the youth) and serve (which they did by changing their tactics once they had additional information.)<br /><br />In the days of the local cop on the beat, the officer would have already known the kid and would have been able to handle the situation better. Unfortunately, those days are behind us.<br /><br />~ Jim<br />Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-36709335561273712982015-01-06T09:37:30.552-05:002015-01-06T09:37:30.552-05:00Thank goodness you were able to intervene, Carla. ...Thank goodness you were able to intervene, Carla. I agree, this story could have had a very different ending. I found myself wondering if law enforcement training includes dealing with people with special needs.Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-46972820175021468202015-01-06T06:16:47.073-05:002015-01-06T06:16:47.073-05:00Unfortunately, in Fredrick, MD, a young man, descr...Unfortunately, in Fredrick, MD, a young man, described as a "gentle giant" (I forget if he was autistic or another disorder) caused a disturbance at a movie theater (he wanted to see the movie again) when he was with a young woman caretaker, who either wouldn't or couldn't pay for watching another movie. <br /><br />She didn't know how to handle him. The theater management called the police. In the minutes after the police arrived, somehow, the young man was killed. <br /><br />The parents who didn't blame anyone, called for an investigation. They were not satisfied, and I don't think they ever got justice or found the truth. The young man had four younger and normal brothers and sisters. He lived at home and was a cherished member of their family.<br /><br />The fact that the police were called at all seems ridiculous. Certainly someone would understand that the young man was disturbed. What would it really have cost them to allow him to watch the movie all the while allowing time for the parents to come and get him. Our values have gone to hell. It's a dollars and cents world.E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.com