We are humans, and this man killed nobody. With this logic, anyone could be considered a killer, just because it's a possibility. I'm sure you've broken the law a few times. So,why are you free?
Yeah, but the solution is to have a social net that provides for a 93 year old man and his handicapped son so they can get to the doctor without driving.
What is punishment gonna do? I don't think this guy is going to sit at home and stop taking care of his son because he fears a fine or somebody taking away his license.
If you provide care for someone in this situation, then you solve this problem.
Yes that is his decision. He should still get the same punishment for violating traffic laws. And imagine some old guy killed someone you care about, would you think the same? I wouldn't
Does the punishment bring back my loved one? I'd rather implement measures that actually prevent something like that from happening
Criminal punishments can be useful if they actually either deter crime or prevent future crime, which is not always the case. Bigger punishments often do not lead to any positive effect.
Implementing punishments because they "feel right" but not addressing root causes of the actual problems is a fools errand.
I'm not saying that I think its okay or good for this guy to drive, I'm questioning if fines or taking his license would actually accomplish anything positive and not just make the situation worse.
This isn’t some moral quandary, if he has his license revoked it IS determent not punishment. Driving is a privilege not a right. There are services that can help his son, revoking the license has nothing to do with the son - they are separate concerns, this one being public safety.
I mean you will only understand when you get older. Your body is no longer as good and while you still have to take care of people around you. In his case is his 63 yr old son who has cancer. I think human decency is a hard thing to learn and it’s not like a random internet guy tells you and you will listen. But we can all show a little understanding and just because you are old doesn’t mean you are disabled and should be limited. People do show compassion and respect for those who try.
Not limited? He was speeding in a school zone and can barely sit. What do you think will happen if a kid just runs over the street in front of his car? Maybe get a taxi to drive his son to blood work. I can understand not charging him, but hopefully he got sent to medical exam to determine if he’s a liability behind the wheel.
The problem is we developed society dependent on motor vehicles for transportation. You must have car or you can't get anywhere, it's a necessity. While we also developed no safety nets for transportation either.
Yes it is a horrible situation for the old father, yet he shouldn't get any special treatment. There must be another way. Just like the 100 year old ex-pilot won't fly a plane, even if he will starve otherwise
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u/georgikarus Feb 27 '25
Can't wait to forgive some 90+ guy after he killed my family with his car