November 14, 2007

The Devil Made Me Do It

The Devil Made Me Do It

Rick Petrone laments public criticism of Rev. Ajemian because of a "known
psychiatric" issue. (Rick Petrone, "Pity This Priest," Letter, Boston Herald,
November 13, 2007) Does he suggest that the "psychiatric issue" is an excuse
for the alleged crime? That would mean that psychiatric illness causes crime and
make all persons accused of mental illness criminals.
Knowing how arbitrary mental illnesses are Petrone's doctrine would create
the potential for anyone and everyone to be excused from criminal
responsibility. All people who are charged with crimes need help. That does not
mitigate criminal liability.

Roy Bercaw, Editor ENOUGH ROOM

Pity This Priest
by Rick Petrone
Letter
Boston Herald
November 13, 2007

Shame on the Boston Herald for the mean-spirited and crass headline concerning
the Rev. David Ajemian’s recent troubles (Nov. 9).

How can you openly mock an individual with known psychiatric issues?

Father Ajemian is an educated man who gave his life to serve others. He
obviously needs help, not public ridicule.

Rick Petrone, Medford
Article URL:
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/letters/view.bg?articleid=1044284

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