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zipplewrath

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15. What the driver knew and when

Reply to LiberalAndProud (Reply #8)

Tue May 7, 2013, 11:40 AM

May 2013

The primary assumption, and relatively critical to the whole exercise, is what the driver knew at the time. The OP suggested that the driver knew and that relatives and friends knew. I don't see anything demonstrating this as much more than an assumption, mostly on the OP's part.

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Here's a problem to chew over: [View all] hedgehog May 2013 OP

K&R for some pondering time (this one's a toughie)... nt Buns_of_Fire May 2013 #1

That's a boat load of assumption there zipplewrath May 2013 #2

As it happens, the current report is that the statute of limitations has been hedgehog May 2013 #5

What is the role of punishment zipplewrath May 2013 #14

Actually, not so many assumptions. LiberalAndProud May 2013 #8

What the driver knew and when zipplewrath May 2013 #15

I would make that same assumption. Why else the lies? LiberalAndProud May 2013 #17

At least we agree it's an assumption (n/t) zipplewrath May 2013 #19

I don't think it's so much if he should pay for it, but... TreasonousBastard May 2013 #3

Nothing. LuvNewcastle May 2013 #4

The ability to provide a fair trial is an excellent point. hedgehog May 2013 #7

That's kind of my thoughts Aerows May 2013 #9

The guy has probably struggled with this for 45 years Aerows May 2013 #6

In theory, he owes a debt to society Renew Deal May 2013 #10

I presented the facts as outlined in the local paper. As I said, the authorities hedgehog May 2013 #11

Sounds like you'd erect a statue in his honor. nt Dreamer Tatum May 2013 #12

Hardly - it's really a question about the entire purpose of our prison system - hedgehog May 2013 #13

2 years probation, with the stipulation that he participates in anti-DUI programs for teens Nye Bevan May 2013 #16

Interesting proposal! hedgehog May 2013 #18