Posted on 03/16/2002 7:41:28 AM PST by codebreaker
BTTT.
Well, that is my point. . .am not denying that Andrea suffered from Depression and not challenging her mental health or rather lack of it. . .but by 'virtue' of what she did that morning; she was moved to action; moved to a determined and aggressive mode. The enery she expended required some adrenalin. . .
I believe she was so 'moved' by her husband, though we will probably never hear what exactly happened that morning before he left for work.
Suspect he knew something bad could/might happen and by his ignorance he chose to ignore it. . .or if capable of the most sinister; he was calculating just what Andrea might do next. And from my perspective, his total emotional detachment to reality makes him appear very capable of the 'sinister'. ;
. . .now, her husband's behavior over the course of Andrea's illness is being considered worthy of investigation. . .and I agree that he deserves scrutiny and a great deal of criticism as well, for being the person closest to her; and yet, totally absent; for all intents and purposes. . .
You have been there; in the grips of Depression. . .but you followed the best course, by treatment and medication and by then asking your friends to help monitor; you clearly want to do the right thing. . .and best of good health to you. . .
Wish Andrea could have been so moved. . .rather than so motivated that morning.
But, Andrea albeit a 'victim' was nonetheless the perpetrator of a heinous crime; and believe had she wanted to stop that morning and call for help; she would have, could have; she in fact did just that, after all five were drowned.
As to your conclusion:
["The problem with democracy (is)that it lowers the complex problems to the level of the average intelligence which is not sufficient."]
. . .do believe too much intellecutalizing can get one as far from 'Justice' as too little. . .think 'common sense' is sufficient; if not superior in most jury cases;
. . . problem is, it is not as common as it used to be. . .
The cause and effect can be reversed. People having extreme problems like with mental illness often search for the support in the religion. When they are helped we do not hear about it, when they are harmed or if a religion is involved in a neutral way we are more likely to hear about. It is like blaming the physicians for being involved in most of deaths and serious diseases (not that sometimes they might be the cause of a damage).
But was not Andrea Yates diagnosed as a schizophrenic? This is more serious than depression.
I also agree he deserves scrutiny.....how very sad all of this is. As far as absence for all intents and purposes, there are too many families like this nowadays....what with t.v., video games, internet, etc., it's hard on the kids when parents aren't really there......they turn to what is, and that's usually not very good. Andrea Yates may have tried to "turn to her husband," but he wasn't really there either. (No excuse for what she did...none at all.) Those poor kids....their last moments of life should not have been by drowning at the hands of their mother.....I just cannot imagine their horror and confusion.....and thanks for your well-wishes....it's a place to which I never want to return.
I just cannot imagine their horror....it's just incomprehensible to me what they must have been feeling and thinking, especially the oldest one....trying to run from his life from the one whom he should least be afraid of in the whole world......brings tears to my eyes to think of that....and leaves me speechless.
As well she is and should have so been found. Agreed.
And why not? These days, the perpetrator is never guilty of his or her acts. It's always something or someone else.
Ever read "people of the lie"? Some folks are just plain evil. Some are just crazed because they want to be that way, or don't care to stand up for their sanity.
Classic nature vs. nurture discussion could be inserted here... but the fact is, hitler was evil because of the simple fact, that HE WAS EVIL.
Same with our al queda problem.
Well, hmm. Both Hitler and Al Queda in their own eyes were/are heroes and had the best intentions. The way to Hell is paved with good intentions. And Pharisees not only had good intentions, they were actually righteous people as well.
These post get easily confused; the comment above was from 'nicmarlo'. . .
While her behavior may be referred to as 'schizophrenic' do not even know for certain if her diagnosis was 'absolute'. She appeared to have a residual type;with symtons similar to severe PMS but more serious. . .(maybe. . .) Characteristicly, are angry/withdrawn/asocial. . .
Andrea was treated with drugs; whether they were aimed at her depression(her withdrawell) or otherwise, I do not know.
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