Reply #261: I'm not arguing that they are the same thing [View All]

[Mythsaje]

though they would necessarily extend from a basic concept of personal responsibility. One is, at least to some extent, always liable for a certain amount of damage sustained as a result of one's own actions. I never said I thought what the rancher did was in any way right or correct. It was messed up and he should pay for it. Since the criminal case failed, I suppose it's only reasonable that he suffer financially.

On the other hand, it doesn't serve the interests of the victims or the community at large, in my opinion, to give them land they cannot or should not use because of the reaction of other people to said ruling...nor should they be compensated above a reasonable amount determined by the severity of the injuries inflicted upon them. They were not a couple of hapless teens out for a stroll when they were snatched up by the asshole. They were illegal immigrants engaged in criminal behavior that put them in harm's way.