Posted by SLS on June 13, 2009, at 16:06:21
In reply to Re: there seems to be a pattern... » twinleaf, posted by SLS on June 13, 2009, at 13:11:18
> Can an apology be used as a mitigative to the length of blocks? I don't think that is very fair.
This was haunting me while I was in the shower. In American jurisprudence, there is room for a mitigation of punitive measures based upon the expression of remorse on the part of the offender. It does not make the offender any less responsible for his act, but it does help gauge the judge's reaction to that act.
> Judge, jury, and executioner.
That is an extraordinarily difficult job to perform at Psycho-Babble. I do appreciate the doctor's efforts. We demand so much from him around the clock each and every day.
> Some people are very dedicated to their beliefs and/or without understanding of their infraction. Should these people be doubly punished for the community's inability to control their excusatory behavior?
Oh, no! I am vacillating again...
I might have to take another shower.
- Scott
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