When Big Gov't Says You're Crazy

Phyllis Schlafly's December 15th column is disturbing. It deals with the mental and physical abuse of Dr. Tom Sell, a St. Louis dentist, who is accused of Medicaid fraud and has been held in a federal prison for 8 years without the opportunity of a trial, much less, speedy. The Gov't says he's not fit for trial but he insists he is. You know the drill...the more you insist you're sane, the crazier they say you are. Schlafly, an attorney, wouldn't pass along a bogus story. This column deserves attention. She also links further reading and documentation about this case here.

Where are the people who decry the supposed prison abuse of brutal terrorists? Why can't they step up and investigate domestic abuses such as this? Does there always have to be a political motive for some investigation to take place? 60 Minutes could jump on this and they wouldn't even have to use forged documents. Maybe they could even blame President Bush! How about it, Mr. Rather? How about Dr. Sell's U.S. Representative? Who is he and where is he. Isn't it about time someone step up with some authority to find out what the hell is going on here? Is anyone out there able to help this guy?