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I am not medical professional, or a trained social worker, but I have no doubt that Holmes has a diagnosable personality disorder and was the victim of some sor

I am not medical professional, or a trained social worker, but I have no doubt that Holmes has a diagnosable personality disorder and was the victim of some sort of abuse and manipulation. I also believe that she was totally aware that she was enaged in fraud and deception and was faciliated by a swath of powerful people who had various things to gain. It is unfortunate that many defendants will seek out any means to avoid the consequences of their actions. It is also troubling when they use issues such as abuse and mental health as excuses. It is disrespectful to those who have really suffered. Her inability to accept any responsibilty is terrible. It very well may be she was abused and manipulated, but should that exhonorate her from the entire criminal enterprise?

FDSGSG 5y ago
>Her inability to accept any responsibilty is terrible Should she not do everything she can to reduce her eventual sentence? Can you really blame her?
- diskzero 5y ago
  I realize that the American justice system is adversarial. Whether or not you should take responsibility for your misdeeds is a philosophical question that doesn't mesh well with that system. If you are driving drunk and receive a citation for driving under the influence, it is common to try and fight the citation by finding a technicality to invalidate the arrest. In the American system, you are innocent until proven guilty. You also have options to plead guilty in exchange for reduced sentences, diversion programs or lesser charges. In the case of Holmes, her defense is cynical and I do blame her for sapping our justice system of resources that could be used elsewhere. I also believe that her cynical attempts to escape responsibility for her actions will lead to a more severe outcome than if she had admitted her wrongdoing early on. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
  - FDSGSG 5y ago
    >Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. In this adversarial system "the time" is rather vague

FDSGSG 5y ago

>Her inability to accept any responsibilty is terrible Should she not do everything she can to reduce her eventual sentence? Can you really blame her?

diskzero 5y ago
I realize that the American justice system is adversarial. Whether or not you should take responsibility for your misdeeds is a philosophical question that doesn't mesh well with that system. If you are driving drunk and receive a citation for driving under the influence, it is common to try and fight the citation by finding a technicality to invalidate the arrest. In the American system, you are innocent until proven guilty. You also have options to plead guilty in exchange for reduced sentences, diversion programs or lesser charges. In the case of Holmes, her defense is cynical and I do blame her for sapping our justice system of resources that could be used elsewhere. I also believe that her cynical attempts to escape responsibility for her actions will lead to a more severe outcome than if she had admitted her wrongdoing early on. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time.
- FDSGSG 5y ago
  >Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. In this adversarial system "the time" is rather vague