[Clemenza]

You may have a point if Mrs. Yates had schitzophrenia (sp) or dementia, but "depression" is a joke as an excuse. I have been treated for depression many times over the years and even thought of "offing" myself. Nevertheless, it is NOT AN EXCUSE FOR HOMICIDE!!! I agree that her family were MORONS for not getting treatment, but Mrs. Yates is STILL A MURDERER.

God help this country if we ever give anyone a pass for "post partem" depression.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

[let freedom sing]

God help this country if we ever give anyone a pass for "post partem" depression

No one ever got a pass, but there is a case that served a year or so, and then was released. Think it over. AY got this because she killed five. If she'd just killed one-- we wouldn't be talking about it. Sorry-- can't cite the case, but it happened.

[jgrubbs]

You said:

I have been treated for depression many times over the years and even thought of "offing" myself.

That is what my point is, if her husband would have made an effort to get her treated for depression, she would not have went this far. Depression that is not treated can lead to schitzophrenia(sp), dementia, etc.

Her husband was probably one of those who think depression is all in your head, and she just needs to brush it off, and get over it. That's like telling a diabetic to brush it off and get over it. They are both illnesses that need treatment.

[stands2reason]

I also have suffered from serious clinical depression. It is no excuse.