On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:07:48 -0400, Curtis L. Russell
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Quoted message said:On Mon, 19 Apr 2004 19:24:21 +0100, "Just zis Guy, you
know? said:The remorse usually starts at about the time they are
arrested and realise that despite having fled the scene
they are caught bang to rights. I am rather cynical about
lethally bad drivers whose lawyers tell the court they are
wracked with guilt as if this were punishment enough.
I think it usually works in reverse. The judges don't give
extra points for showing high levels of remorse - there are
some TV evangelists that I can remember crying at the drop
of a hanky - but they take a harsh look at those that show
no remorse, like laughing at the victims' families. This
person was showing no remorse and in a clear way
(evidently).
I remember a child murderer a few years ago who was
found guilty of raping and strangling a very young
girl. Nobody thought much of it until he stood up
and gave the family of the victim the finger. Think
of it, the finger seemed to enrage the court and the
public more than the murder of a child.
Ken (NY) Chairman, Department Of Redundancy Department
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