Originally Posted By: stlhead
Originally Posted By: AP a.k.a. Kaiser D
What about the ongoing case right now of the cop that left his handgun in his car for his 3 year old to shoot someone? Punish him to the max?

http://seattletimes.com/html/localnews/2019648989_copshooting10m.html

And, if that last post was somehow directed at me because you think I equate flashers with home invaders, then you have a misunderstanding of my views. Anyone breaking into someone else's house should EXPECT to be shot without warning.


Myself I think the cop has been punished enough. He's already received a life sentence of regret and you can't do anything worse to him. The prosecuter is trying to make an example of him but I think the message has already been made clear of the potential tragic outcome of leaving a loaded weapon around children.


Has that mother and boyfriend in Tacoma been sentenced yet for the similar case that happened right after the one in Marysville? I believe the cop should have a similar penalty as they get/got. Being a cop should not allow him to be given a pass, if anything he of all people should have known better.
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