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Politics : Piffer Thread on Political Rantings and Ravings
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To: Jorj X Mckie who wrote (6507)1/28/2002 10:19:44 PM
From: jcky  Read Replies (1) of 14610
 
There are really two issues here in the sentencing by the judge.

The first issue deals with consistency of the sentence given similar circumstances in any other case. That is, would another judge have imposed the same sentence on another defendant. I believe Dithers, OMD and you have a very valid argument on this matter.

The second issue addresses what is an appropriate length of time to serve in prison given the crime committed and the intent involved. Some say three to five years for involuntary manslaughter is appropriate; others say it is too lenient. This is where the grey area really begins.

Yes, the judge in this case did try to send a message to parents who can't control themselves. The question one should ask is whether this tactic works or not. You use the analogy of the war on drugs as an example.

But it is more than judges who are sending a message in society. Let's take this war on terrorism and the bombing of Afghanistan. Was this not a message sent by the US government to terrorists and those states who harbor terrorists of the possible consequences of their actions?

So what's the difference? I say, if it works, use it. Or if it doesn't work then we just bombed Afghanistan for nothing.
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