Pray for Abdullah Khader
I was on facebook and was invited to a group called “Pray for Abdallah”. After I read the information in the group and looked at the pictures, it really hit me hard. This is a truly, truly devastating story. And it all started with a man named Stewart Richardson, who was 3 times over the legal alcohol limit when he rear ended Loubna Khader’s car at a stoplight last year. Her son, Abdallah Khader, who was in his car seat at the time was injured by the impact and doctors said 80% of his brain is now damaged. Abdallah is now alive on life support, and he cannot be taken off it because of religious reasons (the Khaders are muslim as well). If he was to survive doctors said he will not be able to speak, see, eat….he will not be living a normal life.
“Amanda Maggart witnessed the crash. She told CBS 11 News she spoke to Richardson moments after impact. “He was coherent and showed no remorse whatsoever,” she claims. “He was trying to start the truck. That’s all he was concerned about.”
Maggart said Richardson didn’t appear upset when he learned about Abdallah’s injuries. “He said, ‘That sucks.’ Those were his words.”“
So after all that he has caused to this poor family the only thing he had to say was “that sucks.” It would be surprising to assume that he actually has a broader vocabulary anyway.
Richardson has had prior convictions and DUI’s, but the judge was only going to give him 20 years in prison due to some kind of stupid law in Iowa. What the hell is up with the legal system? So let me get this straight, a guy like this can put a child in critical condition and only get 20 years?
That is sickening. What need for these people do we have? We don’t NEED people like this infesting our society and taking more innocent lives. People like this are useless. You take a life? You don’t deserve to live.
I am TIRED of hearing stories like this…of poor innocent people who are hit by drunk drivers. It’s not fair to anyone. Not for a drink. It’s not worth it. It’s just sad to think that you could be doing everything right then your life could end because of an intoxicated idiot on the road. Look at the damaged cause just to her car:
This alone should secure him away from society for good. But apparently it’s not good enough for the legal system. This is damage to the car by someone just REAR ENDING THEM. How fast was this man going to have had to damage the car that severely?
Beside him is his Mother. What a beautiful and strong person she is to be dealing with all of this. I hope the best for her, and her family.
I hope the Khader family gets justice for their son. This is a truly saddening story of a beautiful boy who will never get to live a normal life because a stupid, pathetic man who has nothing better to do than drink his life away. If you would like to join the facebook group you can join here.
And please, if you do happen to drink (which I am not an advocate at all for) please do not drink and drive. You hurt more than yourself.
This is such a horrible story and the worst part is that this isn’t even unusual, it happens all the time. I can’t believe all he could say was “that sucks”. What kind of human being is he!?
I drink, but everyone who drinks should know what is an acceptable amount, and obviously to never ever drink and then drive.
The sad thing is, nothing probably will get done about this particular case. The only hope is for legislation to change for the future victims. In any case I wouldn’t be able to imagine being a mother in that circunstance, especially seeing as they have to keep the life support on for religious reasons. Must be terrible.
Harriet posted this March 10 // #