| Originally this thread was meant to address whether or not people should go to prison for making a mistake, no matter how horrible the outcome.
Given the information that is spilling out about this "mother" and her apparent disdain for motherhood, I am viewing her mistake as more caused by, as many others pointed out to me, lack of due diligence in caring for her child.
Until I had reason to believe this, I simply didn't. Now it has smacked me in the face as I read thought he articles on this case.
As to the issue of negligence as has been discussed. I simply do not think people should be imprisoned for making honest mistakes, no matter how horrible the outcome. Even if a traffic violation occurred. If it was an honest mistake, as opposed to purposeful disregard for traffic laws, then no charges will be sought.
So when Isherwood said "The law makes no regard for mistakes". I disagree. They do. Otherwise I'd be finding some examples of people going to prison for spacing out and causing a serious accident. All I see are civil cases, not criminal.
Disagree? Cite precedent. |