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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington
I think it is also necessary to draw a line between those who abuse children for pleasure/beause they are immature/because they know no better....and parents make a mistake.
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We only have his word that it was a mistake.
If he goes unpunished it could open the flood gates for parents that want to get rid of their children.
I am not saying that this is true in this case but you never know.
He has caused the death of a child, either by accident or by planning, that deserves punishment. The severity should be relative to the courts finding as to the circumstances.
Yes I am sure that most parents would carry the guilt for ever but, some would not.
Its always easy to make assumptions and judgements looking in from the outside after reading what some journalist wants you to read.