Whether those needs ought to be satisfied is a question in its own right. How do we decide which needs should be satisfied and which shouldn't be? Not only that

Whether those needs ought to be satisfied is a question in its own right. How do we decide which needs should be satisfied and which shouldn't be? Not only that, but these needs arise out of attachment and clinging and a mind that has not been kept steady. Based on hate and delusion, in many cases. I personally do not think that so much importance should be given to the mental state of people affected by trauma. I mean no offense to them, but due to inadequate training in dealing with emotions (which pretty much everyone lacks) their minds are often affected and not kept steady. I suspect that this is one of the reasons why we don't let victims decide penalties. But judges and especially juries can be affected by outrage, hatred and delusion too. They also cling.