[californiadisasters] Re: Two Men Sentenced in 2007 Malibu Fire

I will admit I wasn't following this trial, but after the conviction of the Cedar Fire starter, fire survivors were able to testify at the sentencing hearing. He still only got probation.

Lila

--- In californiadisasters@yahoogroups.com, Rick Bates <HappyMoosePhoto@...> wrote:
>
> Because the state steps in and acts on behalf of the victim (and survivors),
> those individuals don't really get any say in what happens in court. I'm
> positive that some would simply forgive and move on, but the majority would
> at least like to have some say in the matter, even if to show the judge/jury
> what a slime the guilty party was. We should be able to figure out some
> means that allows this to happen and if they wish, allow them to take a more
> active part in the punishment (ok, it's revenge then, so what?). The guilty
> deserve more than a slap on the hand because they didn't like their daddy
> (or didn't have one, or whatever, boohoo so sad). The victims and survivors
> deserve a better voice than what they're getting now (before civil court,
> which nothing is really gained).
>
> Prison doesn't work as punishment or corrective and the costs have gone
> beyond what is reasonable. It's time for a different approach.
>
> Again, the JURY spoke, the laws are clear, but the rest of the system is
> failing us. A year in the can is not adequate punishment for the damage
> done.
>
> Rick
>
> www.HappyMoosePhoto.com
>
> Wildlife and scenic images

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