Deemed to be a danger.

I have been held to task for quoting things out of context. I will make a direct quote, only to have someone tell me that I miss the overall tone, gist, vibe, or whatever has been written. Would that writers actually wrote what they mean clearly rather than relying on readers to pick up the general feeling.

Here is an example from Lee's blog. She makes the bits she likes red. Luckily, the writer of the original article makes Phyliss's position clear. I'll make it red too, but bigger.

http://leedrurydecesarescasting-roomcouch.blogspot.com/2009/06/update-on-kemp-case-for-minions-of.html

A new report on the issue of restraints and seclusion of special education students show widespread use in public schools throughout the nation. Some child rights and education rights advocates believe that the restraints amount to abuse and neglect of these students. Furthermore, the use of these restraints often times causes serious personal injuries and the wrongful death of special education students.

Under Florida law, school officials can restrain a special education student who is deemed to be a danger to themselves or others in the school environment. Muscumeci and others believe that Florida law is too vague and that children are often restrained when there is no danger at all to themselves or others. In public schools, some students are restrained for convenience of the teacher or staff rather than for the safety and welfare of the student. You can read more about Phyliss Muscumeci's efforts and the problems of restraints of special education students at Child Advocacy Groups and Mom Seek to End Restraints of Special Education Students in Florida and Other States.

http://www.floridachildinjurylawyer.com/2009/01/national_advocacy_group_and_fl_1.html

Damn you, passive voice. Deemed by whom? The teacher? The aide? The administration? The parents? The janitor?

Interesting stuff. Especially the bit about "believe to be abuse".