Stallworth to serve 30 days

[DBUCHANON101]

Im sure the prisons are full of ppl who had accidents or were negligent and killed someone.. and im sure they are sorry also.

[BigHairedAristocrat]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

Im sure the prisons are full of ppl who had accidents or were negligent and killed someone.. and im sure they are sorry also.

I highly doubt that. I'm not saying the justice system is consistent, because its obvioulsy not. But i think there are far fewer people guilty of this type of crime with long prison sentences that you want to beleive. I also think theres a difference between someone saying theyre sorry and someone who demonstrates true repentance by seeking to atone for their wrong in every way possible.

I'm not trying to deny the magnitute of what happened here - a man lost his life - but when i look at the mitigating circumstances in this case, and compare it to the type of scum that needs to be in a prison, i dont think theres a gross miscarriage of justice going on here. remember, justice isnt just about punishment. it involves mercy too.

[Trample the Elderly]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I highly doubt that. I'm not saying the justice system is consistent, because its obvioulsy not. But i think there are far fewer people guilty of this type of crime with long prison sentences that you want to beleive. I also think theres a difference between someone saying theyre sorry and someone who demonstrates true repentance by seeking to atone for their wrong in every way possible.

I'm not trying to deny the magnitute of what happened here - a man lost his life - but when i look at the mitigating circumstances in this case, and compare it to the type of scum that needs to be in a prison, i dont think theres a gross miscarriage of justice going on here. remember, justice isnt just about punishment. it involves mercy too.

No my friend, justice is blind.

[CRedskinsRule]

Originally Posted by BigHairedAristocrat

I highly doubt that. I'm not saying the justice system is consistent, because its obvioulsy not. But i think there are far fewer people guilty of this type of crime with long prison sentences that you want to beleive. I also think theres a difference between someone saying theyre sorry and someone who demonstrates true repentance by seeking to atone for their wrong in every way possible.

I'm not trying to deny the magnitute of what happened here - a man lost his life - but when i look at the mitigating circumstances in this case, and compare it to the type of scum that needs to be in a prison, i dont think theres a gross miscarriage of justice going on here. remember, justice isnt just about punishment. it involves mercy too.

eh, how many anectdotes does it take to change one's opinion. I had a friend that had an epileptic seizure while driving, he had a doctors note, was on precscribed medicine, had done everything "right". He killed someone. Did a full 3 years in prison, lost all his insurance and 1/2 his pension to pay the victim's family. If he had had more money, he would have done less time. I don't really have a problem with Stallworths outcome, but again, it shows the discrepancies money ALWAYS brings.

[tryfuhl]

Originally Posted by CRedskinsRule

eh, how many anectdotes does it take to change one's opinion. I had a friend that had an epileptic seizure while driving, he had a doctors note, was on precscribed medicine, had done everything "right". He killed someone. Did a full 3 years in prison, lost all his insurance and 1/2 his pension to pay the victim's family. If he had had more money, he would have done less time. I don't really have a problem with Stallworths outcome, but again, it shows the discrepancies money ALWAYS brings.

He must have had the worst lawyer in the world.

[MasterBlaster]

Originally Posted by DBUCHANON101

Im sure the prisons are full of ppl who had accidents or were negligent and killed someone.. and im sure they are sorry also.

then don't drink and drive while if your poor???? who says you cant put a price on life