Re: Penalty for killing bicyclist inadequate

if she does not go to jail....
she should loose her driving privileges....for a very long time....no 30
days...
but for a very very very long time....and her vehicle should be
impounded....
i bet her vehicle was never impounded ...since it was the murder weapon...
if a pistol or a rifle was used in a murder....that weapon would have been
impounded...
has her vehicle been impounded???


On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 11:00 AM, Colin Brander <[email protected]>wrote:

> I have to agree. This was a huge mistake on her part, but I don't think she
> should go to jail. However, these situations need to be treated a lot more
> seriously. She took her eyes off the road and that is negligence. If laws
> are improved, penalties increased and law enforcement uses the laws
> properly, it is going to send a strong message to the public that while
> operating a vehicle you are responsible for operating it safely and that if
> you don't, there will be a price to pay. Over time, it will make the roads
> a
> lot safer for all of us.
>
>
> Colin
>
>
> On Thu, Feb 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM, Miles Whelen <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
> > <<
> >
> > 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>>
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