Comment from Dr Mohamad S. Mookadam, who's children were recently at Chameleons Montessori

Dear Ford and all concerned parents...

Thank you for posting the email sent to you by the Steering Committee. I think this highlights the fact, that the current situation exists purely because finances have taken precedence over everything else, including the health of those most vulnerable.

I remember being given the assurance when enrolling my children that no harmful substances were being used, and what was in use had been tested as safe practises.

I think that the school administration/steering committee do not fully understand and appreciate the severity of their actions up to this point. That their stance is: "the evidence is lacking and therefore there is no problem", is extremely disconcerting. What do we need as hard scientific evidence?

A few children developing cancer or immune mediated disorders? Unexplained deaths? One only has to look at the available research to realize that the stance taken by the school is naive at best.

Every parent needs to make a decision as to what is right for their children. I cannot in good conscience leave my kids in an environment which could mean ill health or death in the future because of failure to respond to the facts for the sake of convenience, comfort, money or any other hollow ambition.And if the school feels justified in making decisions on behalf of our children--I find it extremely arrogant.

Regards, and know that you message and stance of courage has my full support.

Dr Mohamad S. Mookadam

June 7, 2010 12:48 PM