Rmet wrote: OP on the other thread, claimed his mental disability and claimed ADA accommodations, you exploited his mental disability, he needs an attorney, not a wannabee.
Megan writes: Can you be any more presumptive or condescending towards the OP? He is disabled, not dead.
Of course he needs an attorney but how many times does he have to tell you he can’t get one? He HAS NO ATTORNEY thus he has nothing to lose by TRYING to represent himself.
He HAS a shrink and he did not ask you to determine whether or not he is competent to represent himself. He is competent enough to know he has a mind of his own and to choose to use that mind.
You repeatedly gave him your ignorant opinion that he does not have what it takes to speak on his own behalf. He has been polite enough not to blast you for your superiority complex; rather he has thanked you for your input and proceeded on the course of HIS choice. Is that OK WITH YOU?
For all of your education, have you not learned that you are a mere human being? You do not know this guy well enough to think you know better than he, what is best for him. Nor do you know him well enough to determine whether his effort to stand up for himself will harm or help him psychologically.
You do not know how he would react to this situation if he were not focused on pursuing legal recourse. You have not considered the possible ramifications for him if he is left feeling helpless about the situation.
You have the audacity to accuse me of abusing him, because I gave him the information he is looking for. Is it your contention that unless people meet certain standards, those with knowledge should refuse to share with them?
I rarely lower myself to engage in a pissing contest but responding to your obnoxious attitude towards the OP is worth the cost of a little self-respect.
I will try now to raise myself back up from the lower level where you and Paradise reside. Please feel free to respond to this...or not. You are welcome to the last word.
I see no reason why all cannot co-exist here peacefully. We merely have to refrain from making disparaging remarks about each other in the future. None of us have gained a thing by this exchange over the last few days so why not work towards a more pleasant existence for all by keeping our opinions of each other to ourselves?