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If course it isn't. Neurodivergence is a reality. Our justice system can do better than be ignorant of it. Our justice system can do better than to escalate it

If course it isn't. Neurodivergence is a reality. Our justice system can do better than be ignorant of it. Our justice system can do better than to escalate its symptoms. As a participant in democracy, I will accept no lower standard for justice. This person wasn't killing people. He was looking at secrets. There are people who don't understand that murder is wrong, and those people need to be institutionalized for the safety of everyone else. He isn't one of them.

s1artibartfast 3y ago
This person was robbing and blackmailing people. The justice system serves to prevent these actions, and should do so no matter what the mental state of the criminal is. Is your honest solution just to let them continue doing that as an accommodation for their disability?
- thomastjeffery 3y ago
  You are reading my comments with the most uncharitable perspective possible. I don't advocate that we legalize blackmail or theft. I also don't advocate that we punish either with a life sentence. My point here is that he wasn't even charged for the theft or the blackmail. He was charged for the hacking. My criticism is directed at the justice system itself. Reading secrets should not carry a life sentence. Ever.
  - s1artibartfast 3y ago
    >You are reading my comments with the most uncharitable perspective possible. Im sorry if thats the case and I am trying. unfortunately, I didnt get that from your prior posts and this response as a complete nonquitter. Maybe it stems from a different understanding of the underlying facts. The perp was not sentenced to life in any way, just custody until they stop claiming they will commit more crimes upon release. In general, I agree a life sentence would be unreasonably harsh for hacking or reading secrets in isolation. Charges and conditions of release can be unrelated. You may be placed into custody for hacking, but not release if you say you will commit a more serious crime immediately after.

s1artibartfast 3y ago

This person was robbing and blackmailing people. The justice system serves to prevent these actions, and should do so no matter what the mental state of the criminal is. Is your honest solution just to let them continue doing that as an accommodation for their disability?

thomastjeffery 3y ago
You are reading my comments with the most uncharitable perspective possible. I don't advocate that we legalize blackmail or theft. I also don't advocate that we punish either with a life sentence. My point here is that he wasn't even charged for the theft or the blackmail. He was charged for the hacking. My criticism is directed at the justice system itself. Reading secrets should not carry a life sentence. Ever.
- s1artibartfast 3y ago
  >You are reading my comments with the most uncharitable perspective possible. Im sorry if thats the case and I am trying. unfortunately, I didnt get that from your prior posts and this response as a complete nonquitter. Maybe it stems from a different understanding of the underlying facts. The perp was not sentenced to life in any way, just custody until they stop claiming they will commit more crimes upon release. In general, I agree a life sentence would be unreasonably harsh for hacking or reading secrets in isolation. Charges and conditions of release can be unrelated. You may be placed into custody for hacking, but not release if you say you will commit a more serious crime immediately after.