October 6, 2005

  • I'm still angry at the humans and the social structures that wrenched Youssef Ihsn, Ilyass Bylyn, and Sabah Daly away from the parents God provided for them. It's a good thing I'm half a world away from them, or I'd make a fool of myself. It is WRONG WRONG WRONG, and the details are merely details, not excuses; an explanation, not a recision, of the deep hurt that has been done to the Deininger children. I cannot imagine the pain that Scott and Stephanie carry home with them. My mind recoils from imagining it, but my heart embraces it and goes out to them.

    If you are reading this, Steph and Scott, I don't blame you— I hurt for you. I know you did all you could. Part of my anger is at the helplessness of parents in the face of inimical social systems that wrench apart and grind down families. Let me know how I can help. (me, another helpless parent!)