No sympathy for Iruan's aunt
I found it hard to feel sorry for Lee Su-hua (
But Lee and her husband had previously denied access to the people who had been named Iruan's rightful guardians in two different courts of law, in Taiwan and Brazil.
They showed a total disrespect for the law and were just sore losers at being beaten in both court cases.
By not handing him over when they were supposed to do so, they harmed the boy emotionally and seemed not to care. They wanted the public to feel sorry for them, but I only felt sorry for Iruan. Although I do think the process carried on too long and the police should have removed him after the very first deadline was missed.
If Taiwan really wants to be a true democratic country, the people must respect and follow the rule of law. This aunt and uncle did not follow the rule of law and not only that, they have hurt this boy emotionally. I would be very surprised if Iruan's grandmother ever lets this aunt and uncle see the boy again. If she does not, they only have themselves to blame.
They turned their noses to the rule of law and to the family waiting in Brazil. The grandmother has all the right to turn her nose to the aunt and uncle and I do hope she does.
Dave Patrick
Taipei
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