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To: Sun Tzu who wrote (10263)	3/5/2002 2:40:12 PM
From: chomolungma	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 10921

Sun Tzu, I read your posts and agree with what you say, for the most part. Do you want to be living in a society that your doctor may forget to tell you life threatening info about your health and is just forgiven for being human? At the very least, those responsible should take part in repaying the damages caused. There is no question that the doctor would be liable for damages. I have no problem with this. But I also don't believe the doctor belongs in jail. If the AMA revokes his license then society would be protected in the future. It's not for us to stand up and say that we are all horrified by his behaviour and therefore he is negligent and belongs in jail. This is what I am trying to say about Enron. It is not against the law to be an bumbling manager. It is not illegal to bankrupt a company. We can't all claim, after the fact, that these guys were negligent and should be in jail. What manager would take a risk under those conditions? I believe the American economy prospers because it encourages risk. Start putting people in jail because their risks backfired and you stifle the American economy. If the management broke laws, put them in jail. Most of those calling for jail time seem to think that the bankrupting of Enron is evidence enough to convict them. They are angry and want to blame someone. I was taught that the law was supposed to be outside of passion and prejudice.