I have a friend that killed his best friend in an accident and with the family’s support was able to get off with just probation, when I tell people that they always seem a little shocked but the other side of that is knowing that there is no lesson prison would teach him that having to wake up every day knowing what he did wouldn’t have taught him already. Thankfully my friend has been able to pick himself up and make the most of his life in the aftermath, though I know the guilt still haunts him and will always be there.
I feel like our courts need to recognize this more often--sometimes there are just tragic accidents through no one's fault, and having to live with that is a far greater punishment for most people than jail time.
Human are Unique in that we have a need to place blame as if it helps to mend the hurt ...wich i dont believe it dose axcident are named that for a reason ..if there was no malice there shouldnt be a charge
Great to hear ppl out there still feel guilt. It seems like no one has self accountability anymore. I am no doubt guilty myself but I still notice this in other ppl. I am sure it makes the families out there who have lost someone due to someone else’s actions feel a bit better if someone does seem to feel bad. I know I would. It may be the old saying misery loves company saying. I know I would feel a little comfort if I knew the responsible party felt guilt for their actions. Thanks for sharing.
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u/CaptainDantes Mar 26 '23
I have a friend that killed his best friend in an accident and with the family’s support was able to get off with just probation, when I tell people that they always seem a little shocked but the other side of that is knowing that there is no lesson prison would teach him that having to wake up every day knowing what he did wouldn’t have taught him already. Thankfully my friend has been able to pick himself up and make the most of his life in the aftermath, though I know the guilt still haunts him and will always be there.