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> They use terminology like "accidents" because [...] murdering a child is difficult to prosecute. > murder (n) : the unlawful premeditated killing of one hum
by pyrale 10y ago
> They use terminology like "accidents" because [...] murdering a child is difficult to prosecute.
> murder (n) : the unlawful premeditated killing of one human being by another
Apparently, you are also into redefining words in a way that suits you. What next, they're having a war on pedestrians ? We're letting drivers commit genocide ?
- CalRobert 10y agoWhen you consider the alignment of cultural, personal, and regulatory forces against pedestrian safety, the former would not be inaccurate.
- mturmon 10y agoDepending on the circumstances, second-degree murder (not manslaughter) might be the appropriate charge in the case the commenter raised. For (much) more, see: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_(United_States_law)#Degree https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_(United_States_law)#Deg... But we're just hopping on a particular word choice. The larger point is that a fine is not the right punishment.