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Ignorant? You're going to say someone else is ignorant while comparing some mild gas expansion in a closed bottle to devices designed to maim and kill. It's alm

Ignorant? You're going to say someone else is ignorant while comparing some mild gas expansion in a closed bottle to devices designed to maim and kill. It's almost like, why am I even writing this comment...

UnoriginalGuy 13y ago
Technically the "device designed to maim and kill" also had a gas expansion inside of a closed vessel. I am just making this post to point out that what she was doing COULD have been dangerous or fatal, it just wasn't. Fortunately plastic containers will fail long before the buildup of pressure becomes too powerful. But in general, that kind of explosion does and can kill.
- primelens 13y ago
  It's to do with intention. Even if she were to set off an explosion she'd not be guilty unless it were intentional and meant to hurt people. The most she deserves in this case is a rap on the knuckle. I'd say not even that - maybe a gentle talking to - "be inquisitive, explore ... but be a little more careful."
- pessimizer 13y ago
  So does a shaken up bottle of champagne. COULD that be dangerous or fatal? Story at 11.
  - jstrate 13y ago
    The intent of opening and consuming a champagne bottle is different from the intent of mixing explosive chemicals in a sealed chamber, at a public school. I imagine if a child brought a champagne bottle to a school cafeteria, shook it up and threw it there would be significant consequences as well. Regardless of race.
adventured 13y ago
That's a very good comment. But I'd like to know what chemicals were in the bottle before going too far into a conversation on this, as that defines how dangerous her experiment was. There are certain household chemicals that you do not want to see in a reaction that generates a small explosion and smoke. Some that will burn the lungs severely or cause blindness.
jstrate 13y ago
Nowhere did I compare the two. Simply stating that event is very recent and would have an impact on the perception of the child making an explosive. What is ignorant is the fact that reddit/hn is willing to completely ignore the fact that the intent was to mix chemicals and make an explosive device. Ask any school administrator if a student of any race would be punished for that. Look at it from an administrators perspective, they are legally obligated to maintain a safe environment for children. If another student was injured it would be their job/income/family on the line.

UnoriginalGuy 13y ago

Technically the "device designed to maim and kill" also had a gas expansion inside of a closed vessel. I am just making this post to point out that what she was doing COULD have been dangerous or fatal, it just wasn't. Fortunately plastic containers will fail long before the buildup of pressure becomes too powerful. But in general, that kind of explosion does and can kill.

primelens 13y ago
It's to do with intention. Even if she were to set off an explosion she'd not be guilty unless it were intentional and meant to hurt people. The most she deserves in this case is a rap on the knuckle. I'd say not even that - maybe a gentle talking to - "be inquisitive, explore ... but be a little more careful."
pessimizer 13y ago
So does a shaken up bottle of champagne. COULD that be dangerous or fatal? Story at 11.
- jstrate 13y ago
  The intent of opening and consuming a champagne bottle is different from the intent of mixing explosive chemicals in a sealed chamber, at a public school. I imagine if a child brought a champagne bottle to a school cafeteria, shook it up and threw it there would be significant consequences as well. Regardless of race.

adventured 13y ago

That's a very good comment. But I'd like to know what chemicals were in the bottle before going too far into a conversation on this, as that defines how dangerous her experiment was. There are certain household chemicals that you do not want to see in a reaction that generates a small explosion and smoke. Some that will burn the lungs severely or cause blindness.

jstrate 13y ago

Nowhere did I compare the two. Simply stating that event is very recent and would have an impact on the perception of the child making an explosive. What is ignorant is the fact that reddit/hn is willing to completely ignore the fact that the intent was to mix chemicals and make an explosive device. Ask any school administrator if a student of any race would be punished for that. Look at it from an administrators perspective, they are legally obligated to maintain a safe environment for children. If another student was injured it would be their job/income/family on the line.