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Do we have no way of handling people being complete ass-hats without involving the legal system? I agree that this guy's behavior is repugnant, but criminal? Th
by arkades 7y ago
Do we have no way of handling people being complete ass-hats without involving the legal system? I agree that this guy's behavior is repugnant, but criminal? This feels less like a judicial ruling than a Penal Downvote.
- mikestew 7y agoDo we have no way of handling people being complete ass-hats without involving the legal system? We do, actually. But generally speaking, we found the legal system preferable to a well-deserved ass beating. Seriously, though, what would you suggest that does not involve "authorities" and some form of deterrent?
- aeternus 7y agoWhy shouldn't food tampering be illegal? I believe it's illegal in almost all US states, and is a felony is some.
- harimau777 7y agoIn many US states, tampering with food is a felony. That seems especially appropriate for this case since toothpaste can be toxic if consumed in large amounts.
- jdsully 7y ago> In Spain, custodial sentences of less than two years are suspended for first-time offenders. The fact that there is no actual jail time might soften the blow just a little bit.
- Retra 7y agoWhy should anything which is not illegal be forbidden? If there's no law against it, it should be safe to assume society and community approve of the behavior according to your personal discretion.
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- spacemanmatt 7y agoThe victim reportedly vomited from ingesting the poisoned cookies. The ruling seems appropriate for ass-hattery that causes an actual injury. That's actually where many of us draw the line.