Do drivers deserve prison for causing death?

[stan1980]

Recently, a news station reported that a lady is likely to face 6 months to 24 months in prison. This is because she ran over and killed a cyclist who ran a red light. It turns out, the lady driving was actually texting at the time of the accident, but this doesn't change the fact that the cyclist was also partially at fault.

It seems a bit unfair to me, as if the cyclist had walked away with minor injuries she probably would have just had her license taken away from her. So does she deserve prison just because the cyclist happened to have died?

 

[clarksided]

I think they deserve short prison sentences. If they're doing something as ridiculously stupid as texting while driving through civilization, they need a wake up call. This woman will probably get the lower end of the sentencing and get out relatively early. She needs this.

 

[Aeris]

ya if she wasnt texting and the same thing happened then its an accident and she shouldnt go to jail, but if she wasnt texting then she probably would not have hit the person and if she did it probably wouldnt have been enough to cause death

 

[stan1980]

I just think jail is a bit harsh as the cyclist was at fault as well. She should definitely have her license taken away from her though.

 

[Aeris]

I just think jail is a bit harsh as the cyclist was at fault as well. She should definitely have her license taken away from her though.

Your right the cyclist was at fault too but the fact still remains that if she wasnt texting then what the cyclist did probably wouldnt have resulted in death. Its like drinking and driving it doesnt matter if the other person was at fault because they were doing something that is unsafe when driving and resulted in death that may have been prevented

 

[fuzzymel]

Its driving without due care and attention so of course she should get done. Its so irresponsible to use your mobile when driving. She deserves everything she gets in my opinion.

 

[allhart]

Recently, a news station reported that a lady is likely to face 6 months to 24 months in prison. This is because she ran over and killed a cyclist who ran a red light. It turns out, the lady driving was actually texting at the time of the accident, but this doesn't change the fact that the cyclist was also partially at fault.

It seems a bit unfair to me, as if the cyclist had walked away with minor injuries she probably would have just had her license taken away from her. So does she deserve prison just because the cyclist happened to have died?

What does God say about it ? There has been given some jail time ,but not as much as in taken in account kids and wife and their survival. Like paying for the kids shelter, food taking care of their needs until their on there own to feet as a father would have done. Look at the cause and effect and equal out the difference.We should take in account the reality of situation not only punishment for manslaughter retribution accountable to the ones left unprofitable for them selves. There is more than just emotional loss.

 

[Bombila]

Suppose instead of a cyclist, a four year old had run into the street, and she hit and killed the child. Of course the child should not have done that, but children and other people make mistakes. This is why the person able to cause the most harm (the driver of a massive vehicle) must drive defensively, with close attention paid to what is happening around them. Texting while driving is stupid and irresponsible.

 

[allhart]

Suppose instead of a cyclist, a four year old had run into the street, and she hit and killed the child. Of course the child should not have done that, but children and other people make mistakes. This is why the person able to cause the most harm (the driver of a massive vehicle) must drive defensively, with close attention paid to what is happening around them. Texting while driving is stupid and irresponsible.

Drive methodical and take in account all aspects of the area you drive in. Limit our causes and effects. As for the child running in the street drive at a stopable speed look for little feet in and around cars in faimly neighbor hoods. 25 MPH or slower (safety first)

 

[Caitlin.ann]

I think the cyclist is more at fault. You can text and focus on driving at the same time if you do it correctly. But really, regardless of her texting while driving, we don't know whether she would have had enough time to react or not to the bicyclist. Prison time is a bit harsh really.

 

[stan1980]

It just seems a bit unfair that we only punish with imprisonment if you happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. After all, we wouldn't send someone to prison if they got caught texting while driving and didn't injure/kill anybody.

 

[Caitlin.ann]

It just seems a bit unfair that we only punish with imprisonment if you happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. After all, we wouldn't send someone to prison if they got caught texting while driving and didn't injure/kill anybody.

Exactly. I've never been to prison over texting while driving.
We really do need new ways to punish people though, I do agree.

 

[allhart]

It just seems a bit unfair that we only punish with imprisonment if you happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. After all, we wouldn't send someone to prison if they got caught texting while driving and didn't injure/kill anybody.

Some things we choose to do we just have a oblation's to met. I personally think that it isn't so much the punishment for most of us the punishment would be in the accident and knowing that we caused a death,but just to reiterate we have a responsibility to make right a wrong even if it wasn't our intent to harm anyone.

 

[quatona]

It just seems a bit unfair that we only punish with imprisonment if you happen to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. After all, we wouldn't send someone to prison if they got caught texting while driving and didn't injure/kill anybody.

I think it´s fairly common in our judicial systems to determine the punishment not only by the gravity of the mistake or the result, but under consideration of both elements (as well as the assumed intent).

 

[allhart]

I think it´s fairly common in our judicial systems to determine the punishment not only by the gravity of the mistake or the result, but under consideration of both elements (as well as the assumed intent).

Well in the usa they punish ,but don't take in account the the one's left behind. The principle or moral laws stand for guns as well. You take in account before you shoot.You can't do any thing for the dead However you can for the living.If we don't want the responsibility we shouldn't drive or shoot any guns. The risk of being employed stands on the employers shoulder. As individuals it should stand as well

 

[quatona]

Well in the usa they punish ,but don't take in account the the one's left behind. The principle or moral laws stand for guns as well. You take in account before you shoot.You can't do any thing for the dead However you can for the living.If we don't want the responsibility we shouldn't drive or shoot any guns. The risk of being employed stands on the employers shoulder. As individuals it should stand as well

Sorry, I´m afraid I don´t understand what you are trying to say here.
In particular I don´t seem to understand what "taking in account the the one´s left behind" means in the context of imprisonment.

 

[allhart]

Sorry, I´m afraid I don´t understand what you are trying to say here.
In particular I don´t seem to understand what "taking in account the the one´s left behind" means in the context of imprisonment.

Well just imprisonment isn't all that there is. Morally as a society we need to take in account that God does think the person should get reciprocity. For the needs of the adjustment of their lives. for The standards most likely have changed especially if the one killed is the soul provider in that family.

 

[quatona]

Well just imprisonment isn't all that there is.

Sure it isn´t, but it´s the topic of this thread.

Morally as a society we need to take in account that God does think the person should get reciprocity.

Well, I don´t believe in a god, and those who believe in a god are not in agreement in the question what god thinks.

For the needs of the adjustment of their lives.

I don´t think that prison is a particularly good place for adjustng your life. Since you haven´t mentioned what - besides imprisonment - you are talking about, I can´t respond to it.

The standards most likely have changed especially if the one killed is the soul provider in that family.

Whose standards for what have changed compared to when, and in which way?

 

[allhart]

Sure it isn´t, but it´s the topic of this thread.

Well, I don´t believe in a god, and those who believe in a god are not in agreement in the question what god thinks.
I don´t think that prison is a particularly good place for adjustng your life. Since you haven´t mentioned what - besides imprisonment - you are talking about, I can´t respond to it.
Whose standards for what have changed compared to when, and in which way?

The means to provide for them selves.I love God and I love you even if you don.t know God. I will love on you until you can love on yourself.

 

[quatona]

The means to provide for them selves.I love God and I love you even if you don.t know God. I will love on you until you can love on yourself.

Nevermind.