On Fri, 1 Jun 2001 13:17:00 Jim Elwell wrote: >Marcus asks: > >> Let me ask you another question, Jim. Would you also put someone >> in jail for running red lights all the time if the individual >> thinks in his mind that he was not doing anything wrong since >> he'd argue that he'd always do that when 'the coast is clear'??? > >I'm not quite sure of the question, but if I am reading it correctly, you >are comparing an activity that causes no risk of harm to anyone with one >which generates a substantial risk of substantial personal injury. >...For the guy running red lights: the level of potential damage is very high >(death), chance of the damage occurring is significant, and potential >economic benefit very small (save a minute or to in travel). > >Seems clear to me that these are entirely different situations. >... Not at all, Jim. I'm discussing *principles* here. Besides, please notice my scenario above, as far as risk is concerned the traffic light offender could argue there would be no real risk involved in his behavior as he's breaking the law consciously ONLY in situations he'd be sure there would be no public risk involved in his decision! Marcus Get 250 color business cards for FREE! http://businesscards.lycos.com/vp/fastpath/
