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Morally Guilty. Not Legally Guilty.

posted 2 years ago by HarveyManFredSin (4877)
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From what I understand of the case, the courts made the right decision. Baldwin did not commit a crime. That said, he still *literally* took a life, and it bothers me that he doesn't seem to show any remorse over it, at least not in public.

Maybe it's more of an indictment of my weakness, and a testament to Baldwin's 'strength of character' and determination, but if I were in Baldwin's shoes, I would now be a complete wreck, and to me his lack of remorse comes across as borderline psychopathic.

[–] legnadibrom (6485) 2 years ago

it was a planned execution from the start

[–] DancingintheDark (1802) 2 years ago

IMO, it’s quite the opposite, his lack of contrition is an indictment of his narcissism and sociopathy. Anyone with an inkling of humanity would be devastated to say the least as well as taking accountability in their personal role in said tragedy. But to deflect 100% of any responsibility is loathsome beyond measure.
I remember a case in which a father accidentally shot and killed his son while on a hunting trip and during the trial, the father was allowed to speak before sentencing, he fell to his knees in tears and asked the judge to give him the max sentence, the judge said something along the lines, paraphrasing, “There is nothing I can do in any sentencing capacity that would hold a candle to the guilt you feel and will carry for the rest of your days, you are immediately released….”
It was an accident and the judge could clearly see in the father’s eyes that he wished death upon himself. He took pity on the father and granted him clemency.
Not saying Alec should have done this, just using it as an example of a flip side scenario.