Teen gets probation in death of 4 because he's rich and not responsible

[churchmouse]

I can not even begin to imagine how the victims family's must feel about this.

The wife and I were just discussing this. She mentioned how much prison time I would be looking at if this were to happen to a family member.......

 

[singlesix]

Krama

 

[churchmouse]

Krama

This has to be "Karma" being Kramed up somewhere special.......

 

[singlesix]

 

[srad]

Texas Stocking Stuffer for the young criminal and the judge in this case:

 

[cobber]

So, on one hand if you're from a poverty stricken family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
But on the other hand, if you're from a wealthy family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
Got it.
Sure glad that's cleared up.

That pretty much sums it up. Woe to the middle class...

 

[jagee]

So, on one hand if you're from a poverty stricken family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
But on the other hand, if you're from a wealthy family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
Got it.
Sure glad that's cleared up.

It is all of us middle class folk that are an inclined plane wrapped helically around an axis (Big Bang Theory reference) and actually have to pay the consequences for our actions. Sure glad I stayed out of trouble and never got arrested for anything.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

So, on one hand if you're from a poverty stricken family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
But on the other hand, if you're from a wealthy family and have no real guidance, your own criminal activity is not your fault.
Got it.
Sure glad that's cleared up.

Actually, even though it may be your fault, depending on your "status" you can either generate sympathy to avoid repercussions or afford to buy your way clear.

 

[JetGirl]

Actually, even though it may be your fault, depending on your "status" you can either generate sympathy to avoid repercussions or afford to buy your way clear.

Is there a mix of both? Because, I need the option where I can generate sympathy because I can't afford stuff.

 

[HDSilvrStreak]

Before jumping too hard on the judge, consider his options. The kid is 16 and in most cases, you don't try a juvenile as an adult unless there is intent. Since he is a juvenile, if they sentence him to time, he'll be out in 2 years and done. Now, this kid has been in trouble before (read this history) and there is absolutely no doubt in most minds that he eventually will be in trouble again. He'll still be on probation until he's 26. If he gets in trouble past his 18th birthday while still on probation, then things get nastier for him. I think the judge just delayed the inevitable. He'll pay for this crime, but a little down the road. Might not be a total disaster of a decision. Very hard to understand on the surface, but consider what options there were.

 

[churchmouse]

Before jumping too hard on the judge, consider his options. The kid is 16 and in most cases, you don't try a juvenile as an adult unless there is intent. Since he is a juvenile, if they sentence him to time, he'll be out in 2 years and done. Now, this kid has been in trouble before (read this history) and there is absolutely no doubt in most minds that he eventually will be in trouble again. He'll still be on probation until he's 26. If he gets in trouble past his 18th birthday while still on probation, then things get nastier for him. I think the judge just delayed the inevitable. He'll pay for this crime, but a little down the road. Might not be a total disaster of a decision. Very hard to understand on the surface, but consider what options there were.

I see your point and agree that Karma gonna get him I seriously hope and pray it is not at the forfeit of more lives.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Is there a mix of both? Because, I need the option where I can generate sympathy because I can't afford stuff.

Heck yeah...just pick a politically correct, aggrieved, persecuted, group or cause and adopt it or lay a claim. Then the tax dollars and/or rich crusaders will beat a path to your door.....of course you may have to learn to live with a diminished self respect.

 

[ghuns]

Before jumping too hard on the judge, consider his options. The kid is 16 and in most cases, you don't try a juvenile as an adult unless there is intent. Since he is a juvenile, if they sentence him to time, he'll be out in 2 years and done. Now, this kid has been in trouble before (read this history) and there is absolutely no doubt in most minds that he eventually will be in trouble again. He'll still be on probation until he's 26. If he gets in trouble past his 18th birthday while still on probation, then things get nastier for him. I think the judge just delayed the inevitable. He'll pay for this crime, but a little down the road. Might not be a total disaster of a decision. Very hard to understand on the surface, but consider what options there were.

That is a thoughtful, well considered point of view. I would not be able to appreciate it if one of the 4 victims was a family member though. Who brought the rope boys?

 

[printcraft]

Affluenza

This term was coined, I believe, by Rush Limbaugh as a joke describing the disconnect between rich liberals not being able to relate to the people they are taxing to death.

Pretty shocking it is being used as an actual defense.

 

[1775usmarine]

Can't wait till the victims families win the idiots money. Maybe then he'll get the message.... probably not.

 

[JetGirl]

Heck yeah...just pick a politically correct, aggrieved, persecuted, group or cause and adopt it or lay a claim. Then the tax dollars and/or rich crusaders will beat a path to your door.....of course you may have to learn to live with a diminished self respect.

What? No.
I don't want any of that crap.
I just want some genuine "aww"ing and sincere "poor baby"ing going on.

This term was coined, I believe, by Rush Limbaugh as a joke


it is being used as an actual defense.

Wonder what he thinks about that??

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

This term was coined, I believe, by Rush Limbaugh as a joke describing the disconnect between rich liberals not being able to relate to the people they are taxing to death.

Pretty shocking it is being used as an actual defense.

I thought that term sounded familiar...

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

What? No.
I don't want any of that crap.
I just want some genuine "aww"ing and sincere "poor baby"ing going on.

Awwww...poor ba-byyyyyy....

Um...what was the rest?

 

[JetGirl]

Awwww...poor ba-byyyyyy....

There we go.
Rep.

 

[308offate]

You have go to be ****tin me