Re: Penalty for killing bicyclist inadequate

Hello Dennis,

I see your point.  Many people seem to have no remorse as bystanders  
in a like they deserved it.  Never heard someone that ran someone  
down not sound remorseful.

It does however seem to me that not controlling your vehical and  
killing someone is Gross Negligence.  The death or course is proof  
positive that she did not allow a three foot clearance.

Crucifying no; consequences yes.  It should serve society and be a  
lesson. Society should decide but I thing it was not served.


We had a young fellow (17 yo ) that killed a father and husband on a  
wide road 4 lane divided, a long line of site with wide shoulder with  
no traffic.  He said he was fumbling for a cassette tape (on the  
floor?) when he crossed the from the left to right lane onto the  
shoulder and struck and killed the man.
Must have been some cassette. Cyclists that ride there just assumed  
it was a deliberate act to "scare" the cyclist.

He lost his drivers license for a limited time, that was about it.   
The survivors sued him for damages (teen was not emancipated) and the  
teenagers family had to sell their home to help satisfy the  
judgement.  There were two young children to provide for.


It sounds like this woman still has a license but is likely more  
careful.

Many auto drivers would fear losing their license for a year more  
than a week in jail.


Perhaps a minimum sentencing standard is in order, like auto  
suspension of driving privileges. It is not a right after all, auto  
driving is a privilege.  Police officers are-benched after shooting  
incidents on similar grounds. I think society would be well served;  
particularly in dangerous Florida where it is such a utopia that  
homelessness is illegal and recreational cycling can carry the death  
penalty.

It would be a start,

Gilbert Anderson
Yanceyville Upon Dan

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Message: 5
Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 07:14:00 -0500
From: Dennis Rehak <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Penalty for killing bicyclist inadequate


People have accidents, it happens to us all.  Without some showing of  
gross negligence do we really want to crucify this  obviously  
remorseful woman?

Sent from my iPhone. DJ Rehak>>