It absolutely is a tragedy, no one is disputing that. I just don’t want anyone else to get hurt or killed while this moron is on the loose.I agree with you, but still see it as a terrible tragedy. But I understand if you do not.
It absolutely is a tragedy, no one is disputing that. I just don’t want anyone else to get hurt or killed while this moron is on the loose.I agree with you, but still see it as a terrible tragedy. But I understand if you do not.
They did. No doubt about it.Then the people around him with fully developed brains failed him. He’s had more chances than the Brambletts, time to face the consequences for his complete refusal to take advantage of the light punishment he received.
No it’s not about sympathy for me. He made choices, as a kid or young adult, and there are consequences. That’s just the reality of this situation. People failed him. What I think about when I view this situation from afar is, what can I do to ensure this is not my sons someday? At a certain point, it no longer matters. They leave the nest and they are on their own. This kid destroyed his life before ever exiting that nest. (And tragically destroyed several more).I agree - a tragedy for both families. I don't have much sympathy for the kid, but his family will be crushed by this. Not only are they essentially losing a youth in the prime of his life, but they are going to be treated poorly by those who blame family members for the tragedies like this.
My point about brain development is that this kid hasn’t even processed what he’s done yet. That isn’t coming for several more years, if he even makes it that for before total self-destruction.It is a tragedy for the kid as well. And a true shame and waste that his life is forever altered by something he did at 16 (17?).
While I admire your compassion, I think his conduct after the incident (continuing to drink, busted on DUI) indicates that he learned nothing, regrets nothing, and the chances of him inflicting harm on some other poor innocent family are high.
At this point, with the kid blowing multiple chances for redemption, I’m more concerned for the public at large — a mounting pile of evidence indicates that we are all safer with him locked up, and I’m not aware of him giving any basis for a reasonable person to think otherwise.
Regarding the undeveloped prefrontal cortex....I’ll cut some slack for a 16-21 year old not thinking or acting impulsively without thinking through potential consequences. That’s what youthful offender statutes are for.
That lenience doesn’t extend to drinking, smoking dope, driving at 90+ mph, leaving two people dead (three daughters without either parent), and more than one subsequent repetition of the type of behavior that led to their deaths. That’s just beyond the pale.
Regardless of who, if anyone, may have failed him, it’s now a question of public safety.
If you’re referring to mine, you’ve misinterpreted it.I’m absolutely shocked at some of these posts. This kid should be in prison for the rest of his life.
You got me curious, what ever happened with that kid?Here is a useful counterargument.
Remember the kid who ws driving drunk and killed four people. He was the "affluenza kid."
His mommy intervened to protect him from the consequences of his actions, and even took him to Mexico when he had indicated (again) by his actions that he did not take to heart the leniency and attempts to understand the burden of his misdeeds.
He ended up going to prison. His mom did too for taking him to Mexico when the police were about to arrest him for violating his parole the first time. The apple, it seems, did not fall far from the tree.You got me curious, what ever happened with that kid?
Exactly.. . . his conduct after the incident (continuing to drink, busted on DUI) indicates that he learned nothing, regrets nothing, and the chances of him inflicting harm on some other poor innocent family are high.
Of course, and we wouldn’t think twice about holding a 20+ year old responsible for this so why excuse a 16 year old. I’m sorry but, 91 in a 55 is not a little teenage mistake. This isn’t fighting at school, underage drinking, or whatever stupid things teens do. This is 91 in a 55! 91 is freaking fast on an interstate, it’s unconscionable in a 55 zone.
I just don’t believe that age should allow someone to not face the consequences. I’m not saying he needs 10 years, that’s ridiculous. 1 to 2 years, in juvenile, is appropriate IMO. Maybe even 6 months with another 1 1/2 of community service/probation with a suspended license for that time period as well. There’s got to be some consequences IMO.
Unbelievable, originally no jail time after killing four people and injuring nine(including one paralyzed). After repeat offending and violating parole, sentenced to two years of jail time. Definitely daddy's money had an influence.Here is a useful counterargument.
Remember the kid who ws driving drunk and killed four people. He was the "affluenza kid."
His mommy intervened to protect him from the consequences of his actions, and even took him to Mexico when he had indicated (again) by his actions that he did not take to heart the leniency and attempts to understand the burden of his misdeeds.
Who could have predicted that Jr. would turn out to be a self-centered sociopathic scofflaw?Unbelievable, originally no jail time after killing four people and injuring nine(including one paralyzed). After repeat offending and violating parole, sentenced to two years of jail time. Definitely daddy's money had an influence.
Wikipedia has this nugget: Couch drove himself to school at the age of thirteen. When the head of the school questioned that practice, his father threatened to buy the school.
Congratulations...you win the international creative writing assignment of the day!!!Who could have predicted that Jr. would turn out to be a self-sceptered sociopathic scofflaw?
I meant, "self-centered," but maybe "self-sceptered" was more appropriate after all.Congratulations...you win the international creative writing assignment of the day!!!
I've done that 75, but I side with 92tide and the Atlanter crew here.Hotlanta is bad. But I see your Atlanta traffic and give you Central Expressway from Dowtown Dallas to Plano. It's U.S. Highway 75 (non toll) so it's crazy. It's like riding an amusement ride, but it's not amusing. LBJ (I-635) runs a close second!
Other places I've driven that are pretty bad that I'd add to the list: Nashville, Boston, NYC, Knoxville (about a 100% chance to get in a traffic jam on I-40) and the winner goes to the Washington DC metro area!
wait a minute.Made that trip a few times from Jasper! Also reminds me of the large pile of beer cans that once existed at the state line on the route back from Columbus, MS!
Lived in Jasper in the 73-74 time frame. Walker, Fayette and Lamar counties were and apparently still are dry. Apparently there was beer available at that time in Mississippi. At the state line near Columbus it appeared obvious that folks would jettison their beer cans in order to avoid legal issues waiting just across the Alabama state line. When we needed beer for a picnic or other outing we went the opposite direction toward B'ham but it stayed locked securely in the trunk until we were on private property.wait a minute.
I'm from Columbus.
Tell me about this......
A friend of mine went to Ole Miss. He was a heavy drinker (since dried out, thankfully). He passed through Pontotoc with a beer in the car and got to spend the night in jail.Lived in Jasper in the 73-74 time frame. Walker, Fayette and Lamar counties were and apparently still are dry. Apparently there was beer available at that time in Mississippi. At the state line near Columbus it appeared obvious that folks would jettison their beer cans in order to avoid legal issues waiting just across the Alabama state line. When we needed beer for a picnic or other outing we went the opposite direction toward B'ham but it stayed locked securely in the trunk until we were on private property.