I'm Wide Awake

I'm not sleeping...

via: Crossroads to Change  

"Crossroads to Change Campaign’s 17-Year Legacy to End State Inaction with Protection of Rights

Carole’s final analysis is that there is no enforcement of the law and there is a refusal to enact Revised Code of Washington (RCW) Chapter 71.05.520 that would have DSHS assign appropriate staff with authority to examine records, inspect facilities, attend proceedings necessary to monitor, evaluate, and guarantee dedication of protecting both Washington State and US Constitutional rights of people with mental disabilities."

RCW 71.05.520  - Protection of rights.

The department of social and health services shall have the responsibility to determine whether all rights of individuals recognized and guaranteed by the provisions of this chapter and the Constitutions of the state of Washington and the United States are in fact protected and effectively secured.

To this end, the department shall assign appropriate staff who shall from time to time as may be necessary have authority to examine records, inspect facilities, attend proceedings, and do whatever is necessary to monitor, evaluate, and assure adherence to such rights. Such persons shall also recommend such additional safeguards or procedures as may be appropriate to secure individual rights set forth in this chapter and as guaranteed by the state and federal Constitutions.”   [1973 1st ex.s. c 142 § 57.]

"Due to a letter and request to Washington State Governor Christine Gregoire in early 2008, Carole Willey, a social justice activist & community organizer, Chair of CCC, received a letter from the Governor stating that she would assign David Reed, a staff person to work with Carole on these violations. With the documentation of the WA ST Mental Health Division finally acknowledging the “concerns,” the state agency agreed to forward his concerns to their Licensing staff, which they never did.
On July 10, 2008, Carole, along with witnesses Therese Holiday & Ann Clifton (two healthcare advocates), met with David Reed of the Department of Social and Health Services / Mental Health Division (DSHS / MHD). They met to review her analysis of the two reports and discuss violations of inpatients’ rights at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Spokane, WA."  more at :  Crossroads to Change

I found Carole Willey's website on July 8th, and immediately after reading the above, around 11:30 in the morning, I called Mr. David Reed.   Mr. Reed denied knowing of any instance or any history whatsoever of violations of individual's Constitutional Rights in the State of Washington in Involuntary Commitment proceedings; including my son's case from last summer.  However, I know this is a lie.  Recently, in "Constitutional Rights Violations Committed Under Color of Law in Washington State," I posted some email communications between staff members of Department of Social and Health Services,  Yakima County,  elected representatives and myself. 


One of the emails I posted is dated September 1, 2010 and is from Ronald Moorehead to me;  it is cc'd to two State employees; one of them is the same David Reed, who like Mr. Moorhead, is an Administrator at DSHS/HRSA/DBHR and knows about my complaint.  He obviously knows Carole Willey; he sent her two letters on this subject, as she reports on her website.  In a letter she received from Governor Gregoire,  "stating that she would assign David Reed, a staff person to work with Carole on these violations." (emphasis mine)

I have since been in contact with Carole Willey, who has given me permission to post two letters from Mr. David Reed she received from him as a result of his being assigned to work with her by the Governor.  David Reed told me in our brief phone conversation that if I  had a complaint, he could give me the number of the person to call.  I asked,  "Do you mean Ronald Moorhead?"  To which he responded, "Yes."  I informed Mr. Reed I had Mr. Moorhead's number; but then, I know he knew that!  He also knew I had filed my complaint, since he was one of the people involved in not "resolving the issues."  I knew when I called Mr. Reed, that he knew about my son's case; and I suspected that he would lie when I asked him whether he had any knowledge that the department has a history of ignoring complaints about improperly obtained illegal Court Orders for Involuntary Treatment, and people's Constitutional Rights to Procedural Due Process being violated.  Unfortunately, I was right. He lied and said he had never heard of any such complaints...

Letters on Crossroads to Change Website

The department's failure to do any investigation when these violations are reported, or to, "assign appropriate staff who shall from time to time as may be necessary have authority to examine records, inspect facilities, attend proceedings, and do whatever is necessary to monitor, evaluate, and assure adherence to such rights. Such persons shall also recommend such additional safeguards or procedures as may be appropriate to secure individual rights set forth in this chapter and as guaranteed by the state and federal Constitutions."  as the Washington State law requires in RCW 71.05.520  


The Law is clear, DSHS has an obligation that it has failed to meet and actually has employees who take these complaints, DENY any DUTY whatsoever.  Mr. Moorhead advised me to file more complaints with other entities, while first denying the department has any authority to investigate; when in fact the department has a legal:  

DUTY TO INVESTIGATE

Every legally authorized representative of the State of Washington failed to perform their duty lawfully, thus far.  Federal Crimes were committed against my son by two people, because he has a "mental illness."   Once these crimes were reported, there was no investigation, and further crimes were then committed. (in a cover-up?)  The Federal Crimes committed violated my son's individual right's to Procedural Due Process under the United States Constitution, the right to be free of undue restraint, and the right to keep and bear arms.  These crimes were committed by employees of the State of Washington and/or it's duly authorized representatives; these  violations of my son's Civil Rights were committed 

UNDER COLOR OF LAW

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace-- but there is no peace. The War is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Patrick Henry

feeling old this morning...

The Oath Taken By Those Who Serve In The United States Military

Federal law requires everyone who enlists or re-enlists in the 

Armed Forces of the United States 

to take the enlistment oath.

The Oath of Enlistment - US Military

The text of the oath taken by those who enlist in all branches of the Armed Forces:

.I, [name], do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter. So help me God.^{[1] Wikipedia United States Uniformed Services Oath of Office}

^{Members of the Active Military who seek assistance for dealing with PTSD, or any other mental health issue are, like most Americans, prescribed psychotropic drugs; unlike most Americans however, once they are prescribed they are then subject to being ordered to take them as prescribed by Commanding Officers.  Even if they do not help, or cause "side effects" which are intolerable or prevent the soldier from performing their duties effectively.}

^{All officers of the seven Uniformed services of the United States take swear or affirm an oath of office upon commissioning. It differs slightly from that of the oath of enlistment that enlisted members recite when they enter the service. It is required by statute, the oath being prescribed by Section 3331, Title 5, United States Code.[1] It is traditional for officers to recite the oath upon promotion but as long as the officer's service is continuous this is not actually required.[2] One notable difference between the officer and enlisted oaths is that the oath taken by officers does not include any provision to obey orders; while enlisted personnel are bound by the Uniform Code of Military Justice to obey lawful orders, officers in the service of the United States are bound by this oath to disobey any order that violates the Constitution of the United States.[3]}

<sup>The drugs used are to alleviate symptoms, the drugs do not in fact treat the conditions known as PTSD and Bipolar disorder; and are often the same drugs,since these two diagnoses have many of the same symptoms.  Bipolar disorder, was recently declared by Thomas Insel, Director of the National Institutes of Mental Health, to be the leading cause of suicide Our Veteran population. http://involuntarytransformation.blogspot.com/2011/03/scientific-standards-and-ethics-needed.html


Drugs used to "treat" Bipolar disorder are, in many cases, statistically, only slightly more effective than placebo; all of them have some very serious risks: some of these risks are "drug effects" that can be permanent and debilitating to the point of disability and death; even if one stops taking the drug!  Antidepressants can actually cause an increase in suicidal thoughts, how is this an acceptable risk for a "treatment" that is barely better than a sugar pill?!  


Many of our troops are given neuroleptics to "treat" Bipolar disorder and PTSD.  The effects of trauma experienced by Veterans who serve Our Country in combat are seldom left on the battle field; detrimental effects of trauma are problematic for many Veterans for years.  Neuroleptic drugs, at one time, were only used to treat Schizophrenia, and other types of psychosis, and do a damn poor job of "treating" the symptoms they have been used for since  first being developed in the 1950s, contrary to the propaganda of the American Psychiatric Association and the Pharmaceutical industry.    Approximately 40% of those with a diagnosis of schizophrenia do not achieve a beneficial reduction in their symptoms, but still experience the drug's "side-effects" which are debilitating and are, in reality, the direct effects of neuroleptic drugs.  The debilitating effects of neuroleptic drugs are in reality, the symptoms of drug induced iatrogenic illnesses!   Long term use of neuroleptics cause life expectancy to be reduced by an average of 25-30 years.</sup>  


 A common effect is a condition called Akasthesia, a relentless, inner restlessness which is closely associated unprovoked aggression and violent behavior.  My son has Akasthesia as a result of taking neuroleptics, and has had it for many years.  It causes him to pace for hours.  The few times he has described to me how this "inner restlessness" which fuels his need to be in perpetual motion, feels; it has horrified me.  It breaks my heart to know that this tortuous, common effect of neuroleptics is referred to as a "tolerable side-effect" by so-called "mental health professionals."   Mental health professionals inexplicably believe the tolerability of any and all "side-effects"  can be determined by "mental health professionals," without the patient's input!


For the Military to function, a strict code of discipline is required.  I understand this.  I would like to ask all Commanding Officers in all branches of Our Armed Forces to consider that ordering those under their command to take dangerous psychotropic drugs may have tragic unintended consequences for their troops, psychotropic drugs can cause individual troops to be ineffective or unable to serve, and/or trigger a fatal adverse event. 


My son was used in pediatric Drug Trials funded by the NIMH without my permission and without willingly taking them.  My child was told if he ever wanted to go home, he had to take massive amounts of several teratogenic drugs.  My son wanted to be so many things, and still does.  One thing he will never be allowed to do is serve in any branch of the Military; he will never be allowed to become is a soldier.   He was heartbroken when I told him this a couple years ago; and asked, "Can't I at least go to Basic Training?"  I am just a mom who Loves the Constitution of the United States of America!   I will protect and defend it the only way that I can, and my Involuntary Transformation blog is what I can do; and still take care of my son who is now disabled.  

"God grant me the courage not to give up what I think is right 

even though I think it is hopeless." 

Chester W. Nimitz 

"I believe we must speak our conscience in moments that demand it, 

even if we are but one voice." 

Richard B. Sanders

"Whenever a doctor cannot do good, he must be kept from doing harm." Hippocrates

Thank you to all the men and women past and present, who serve The United States
with honor in the United States Military! 

I am forever in your debt!


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