Local news
A South Florida man is facing manslaughter charges after an accidental shooting death.
The Miami Herald reported Monday that Josue
Sanchez was arrested after he mishandled his gun and fatally shot
19-year-old Lazaro Martinez in a Hialeah parking lot Friday night.
Hialeah police say the 20-year-old Sanchez,
Martinez and another person were smoking marijuana in a parking lot and
were taking photos with the gun. Sanchez pulled the trigger, striking
Martinez, who died Saturday.
Police say Sanchez was charged with manslaughter
because he displayed a reckless disregard for safety while under the
influence.
Why aren't theses same kind of charges bought against other "accidental" shootings, like the previous post?
ReplyDeleteBecause he was high.
DeleteSo if he was not high, it was OK? Right!
DeleteDo you expect police to treat car accidents the same if the driver is sober vs. drunk?
DeleteCute one, TS. Do you think these "accidental" shootings are really accidents? I thought we all pretty much agreed they were usually negligence.
DeleteNegligence is a reason for an accident occurring. To say it is not an accident is to say it was done on purpose. The correct thing to say in this case is that it is an accident caused by negligent behavior.
DeleteNegligence is a reason for an accident occurring. To say it is not an accident is to say it was done on purpose. The correct thing to say in this case is that it is an accident caused by negligent behavior.
DeleteThank you!!! I've been unable to get that point across, but maybe your clear explanation will get through their Armor of Illogic.
"Do you think these "accidental" shootings are really accidents? I thought we all pretty much agreed they were usually negligence."
DeleteDo you think that car accidents are not, usually, negligence? Medical Accidents? Etc.?
I doubt it'll even dent the armor, but well stated, TS.
DeleteAh yes, we have to accept your definition of accident and negligence no matter what a dictionary says. Just like we have to accept the gun loon version of the interpretation of the 2nd A, because you gun loons are correct and there could not possibly be any other definition, or interpretation. Thanks for the laugh guys.
DeleteDid you even bother looking at a dictionary before appealing to the definition of "accident"? Because the dictionary confirms what I said:
Delete1. an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap:
automobile accidents.
From dictionary.com
The definition is based on intent.
Fine. Kurt is right that a negligent discharge can be called accidental. Nevertheless, doing so is to divert the focus from the responsibility of the shooter and onto the "unfortunate happening."
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DeleteSo if you read a report that says something like:
DeleteA three car accident caused by a drunk driver left two people dead and two other hospitalized.
Would you call the use of the word “accident” diverting focus from the responsibility of the driver? I wouldn’t. Or is this only a gun thing for you?
Car comparisons - the last resort of a losing argument.
DeleteCalling gun negligence an accident is to divert attention from the personal responsibility of the shooter.
We're talking about the meaning of words. You're saying the meaning of the word "accident" changes if the subject is a gun instead of a car? Whatever, man.
DeleteThat's not what I'm saying. I'm saying we're talking about guns and cars have nothing to do with it, neither do swimming pools or stairs in your home.
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