Over the irresponsible objections of his parents, surgery is scheduled today for Mazarrati Mitchell, the 16-year-old Chichester student, paralyzed by a wrestling injury last week.

Jack and Vermell Mitchell wanted their son's spinal cord injury treated with herbs and acupuncture.

Give credit to the doctors at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital who will no doubt see a lawsuit with bad outcome here. Let God guide their hands today.

Credit should also be given to CYS who fought for custody of the boy so he can get the medical treatment he desperately needs and to Judge Mary Alice Brennan for making the right call on this one.