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He burned down 230 acres of forest after lighting a tree on fire purposefully and walking away. Thats extreme recklessness, stupidity, against the law in the f
by tekla 4y ago
He burned down 230 acres of forest after lighting a tree on fire purposefully and walking away.
Thats extreme recklessness, stupidity, against the law in the first place, and could have endangered the lives of an unknown amount of people hiking on the same trail or in the vicinity.
He took no precautions with the fire and the entire situation happened because of recklessness in the first place.
The sentence is just and appropriate. Frankly probably low considering the amount of work needed to put the fire out.
- apple4ever 4y agoHe saved his life, I think that's worth more than a forest fire. He also likely had no idea it would be so large, especially in his reduced mental state. He made a mistake, and this sentence is brutish and unjust, and could cause a chilling effect on others who might need to take drastic action to save lives, causing more harm in the end.
- freehorse 4y agoOr it may help people realise they should go on hikes more prepared, and if shit happens they should consider going back instead pushing forward like the person did the second day, esp if they somehow think that in the worst case they will light a fire and they will be rescued.