I categorically reject labeling Ukrainian Orphanages “Death Camps. 'This notion apparently comes from an article written by Mr. Terry Hallman, “Ukrainian Death Camps for Children' (http://eng.maidanua.org/node/581 ). First, the use of a term which we use to describe Dachau and Auschwitz is not appropriate for Ukrainian orphanages. In the Social Protection internats for disabled persons (both children and adults), and in Ukrainian mental asylums, there is plenty of neglect, under staffing, lack of resources, lack of adequate medical care, need for proper therapies, proper diet, and so on, but there is no policy of deliberate genocide or murder of the disabled as witnessed in the camps of Nazi Germany.- David Sudermann Northfield, Minnesota
Terry Hallman after two years of failing to provide evidence for his sensational claims of Death Camps for Children recently published some photographs dated 29-December-2007 (One year after Hallman first claimed he had evidence of the horrific crimes of genocide being perpetrated by the Ukrainian Government) These photographs show what appears to be a grave yard located in Kalinovka, Ukraine. They certainly do not constitute what we would consider to be evidence of horrific crimes and they certainly are not hidden from view. Again we need to point out that not one accredited international welfare agency has backed Mr Hallman's assertions and claims that the Ukrainian Authorities are involved in a conspiracy of mass murder or Jeniece of children. This allegation is not supported by the facts or evidence . Evidence that Mr Hallman claimed he had yet still has failed to produce. (two years have passed since he first made his sensational unsubstantiated allegations).
Having had experience in dealing with Mr Hallman in the past we thought it was appropriate to once again undertake some due diligence checks. As we understand Mr Hallman has not visited the Kalinkova Internat Orphanage where the photos were taken. The information that Mr Halman refers to was published on the Internet by David Sudermann. As is often the case Mr Hallman tends to exaggerate and take matters out of context and more often then not plagiarise the works of others to give the impression that he is connected or involved. (A typical trait of con artists and charlatans)
A journalist last year contacted the genuine welfare worker and original author of the article that was published on the Kalinovka Orphanage. He specifically asked if David Sudermann could comment on Mr Hallam's (With whom he has not met) allegations of "Death Camps for Children".
Below is an extract of his reply..
1. It is clear from your quote that you read the recently posted report on the Kalinovka internat on the http://www.deti.zp.ua/ website. I can speak with some authority on the Kalinovka home, which I first visited in 1999. It is true that the children there have a sufficient quantity of food. But there are several nutrition problems: some severely disabled children cannot swallow or digest properly the food they are given. They need a special diet; but that would cost more, and there is no nutritionist at Kalinovka to work out individual diets. Second, because of under staffing, the children who need to be fed by hand, must wolf down their food. Third, Kalinovka has an attached farm and gardens which produce much of the food consumed at the internat. I have been told, though I have not seen it with my own eyes, that children may receive a diet of squash for long periods of time. Since the old director retired in 2007, I am not certain this is still the case.
2. I categorically reject labeling Ukrainian Orphanages “Death Camps.” This notion apparently comes from an article written by Mr. Terry Hallman, “Ukrainian Death Camps for Children” (http://eng.maidanua.org/node/581 ). First, the use of a term which we use to describe Dachau and Auschwitz is not appropriate for Ukrainian orphanages. In the Social Protection internats for disabled persons (both children and adults), and in Ukrainian mental asylums, there is plenty of neglect, under staffing, lack of resources, lack of adequate medical care, need for proper therapies, proper diet, and so on, but there is no policy of deliberate genocide or murder of the disabled as witnessed in the camps of Nazi Germany.
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I hope some of this proves helpful to you.
David Sudermann
Northfield, Minnesota
If you are reading this article and wish to make a donation we would advise that you contact David Sudermann directly and not Mr Hallman or his colleague Jeff Mowatt. Contact details are available on http://deti.zp.ua/eng/help.php web site.
Terry Hallman after two years of failing to provide evidence for his sensational claims of Death Camps for Children recently published some photographs dated 29-December-2007 (One year after Hallman first claimed he had evidence of the horrific crimes of genocide being perpetrated by the Ukrainian Government) These photographs show what appears to be a grave yard located in Kalinovka, Ukraine. They certainly do not constitute what we would consider to be evidence of horrific crimes and they certainly are not hidden from view. Again we need to point out that not one accredited international welfare agency has backed Mr Hallman's assertions and claims that the Ukrainian Authorities are involved in a conspiracy of mass murder or Jeniece of children. This allegation is not supported by the facts or evidence . Evidence that Mr Hallman claimed he had yet still has failed to produce. (two years have passed since he first made his sensational unsubstantiated allegations).
Having had experience in dealing with Mr Hallman in the past we thought it was appropriate to once again undertake some due diligence checks. As we understand Mr Hallman has not visited the Kalinkova Internat Orphanage where the photos were taken. The information that Mr Halman refers to was published on the Internet by David Sudermann. As is often the case Mr Hallman tends to exaggerate and take matters out of context and more often then not plagiarise the works of others to give the impression that he is connected or involved. (A typical trait of con artists and charlatans)
A journalist last year contacted the genuine welfare worker and original author of the article that was published on the Kalinovka Orphanage. He specifically asked if David Sudermann could comment on Mr Hallam's (With whom he has not met) allegations of "Death Camps for Children".
Below is an extract of his reply..
1. It is clear from your quote that you read the recently posted report on the Kalinovka internat on the http://www.deti.zp.ua/ website. I can speak with some authority on the Kalinovka home, which I first visited in 1999. It is true that the children there have a sufficient quantity of food. But there are several nutrition problems: some severely disabled children cannot swallow or digest properly the food they are given. They need a special diet; but that would cost more, and there is no nutritionist at Kalinovka to work out individual diets. Second, because of under staffing, the children who need to be fed by hand, must wolf down their food. Third, Kalinovka has an attached farm and gardens which produce much of the food consumed at the internat. I have been told, though I have not seen it with my own eyes, that children may receive a diet of squash for long periods of time. Since the old director retired in 2007, I am not certain this is still the case.
2. I categorically reject labeling Ukrainian Orphanages “Death Camps.” This notion apparently comes from an article written by Mr. Terry Hallman, “Ukrainian Death Camps for Children” (http://eng.maidanua.org/node/581 ). First, the use of a term which we use to describe Dachau and Auschwitz is not appropriate for Ukrainian orphanages. In the Social Protection internats for disabled persons (both children and adults), and in Ukrainian mental asylums, there is plenty of neglect, under staffing, lack of resources, lack of adequate medical care, need for proper therapies, proper diet, and so on, but there is no policy of deliberate genocide or murder of the disabled as witnessed in the camps of Nazi Germany.
...
I hope some of this proves helpful to you.
David Sudermann
Northfield, Minnesota
If you are reading this article and wish to make a donation we would advise that you contact David Sudermann directly and not Mr Hallman or his colleague Jeff Mowatt. Contact details are available on http://deti.zp.ua/eng/help.php web site.
