The Lean, Mean, Vindictive?! Machine Topic
Dear jjstar:
I understand your anger when people blame crimes on factors they say they cannot control. I myself take responsibility for my errors. The devil certainly did not make me do it.
I believe I know your stand on genetics. No one is exactly sure how much of our behaviour is influenced inherently but there is some influence. And yet, then to commit a crime and be absolved for it is up to a judge and/or jury. There are some really bizzare illnesses out there that push the limit, such as raping and killing people while asleep. I would hope there is compensation for any victim of this assault.
Lawyers are paid to do their best to defend clients, and I know, there are times when even I have my doubts a person is innocent. Justice is not perfect. It makes me angry too when read about one lame excuse after another, and someone, like when a drunk driver kills someone with their vehicle and is aquitted for what seems like obvious guilt, or receives a light sentence. I also am glad when someone is found not guilty after a long period of incarceration, and the real criminal may be found. Three examples among many are Steven Truscott, Hurricane Carter, and David Milgaard. I do not think any live on the Autism Spectrum.
There are also those who are sentenced to an indefinite period of time in a mental health facility, if these persons are found to be not criminally responsible.
I am not sure if this post helps you in understanding the kind of injustice you mention in your post, but I have learned a lot in reading yours. Thanks, jjstar, for your thought-provoking posts here at WP.
Yours truly,
Sartresue
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