Harold Cook is a political analyst and a Democrat. In one of his recent blog, he called out Donovan, a Dallas County Democratic Chairwoman, calling for Hawks' resignation after Hawk comes out and explain why she disappeared for nine weeks after being elected for District Attorney. Hawk had admitted herself into a mental hospital for depression. Quote: "Given the facts that have just recently been revealed, Susan owes it to herself, not to mention her nearly 500 employees and the taxpayers, to resign and to concentrate on getting well."
According to Cook's blog, Hawk isn't the first office holder that has gone m.i.a. during his/her term. Mr. Coleman, the Democrat State Representative of Houston, has suffered mental illness. He was also disappeared during his office term to get treatment, and no one came out and asked Mr. Coleman to resign. If they have, he wouldn't be able to bring so many good things for the public. He brought attention to the mental health problems, at-risk child care services and many more. But in Hawk's situation, Donovan waste no time to call for her resignation. Hawk also have many gossips during her running and when she first disappear.
I have to agree with Cook. Mental Health is a very sensitive issue during our time. More than half of the nation is suffering from mental health issue(s). There are things that you could say, but sometimes silence is the best policy. Donovan has no right to call for Hawk resignation. That is for the State Bar of Texas to determine if she can practice law. I feel like our politician is getting nastier each term. Instead of showing affection and kindness to each other during the hard time or when they just went through anything as tough as Hawk. Most would just keep their personal struggle(s) private, instead of going public with it. Instead of showing sympathy and keep silence, Donovan chooses to go the other way.
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