masterrig 1 #26 June 20, 2012 QuoteQuoteEven if he ends up on charges, I can certainly see a "heat of passion" defense that takes it down to nothing more than manslaughter and a guy who won't have trouble finding a job after being released from prison. "What was your conviction?" "Manslaughter." "Manslaughter?" "Yes. I caught a guy sexually assaulting my little girl. I didn't mean to kill him - it was my bare hands." "You're that guy?" "Yes. That was me." "You're hired." Even if charged this sounds like a prime candidate for jury nullification. Follow-up... http://home.myhughesnet.com/news/read.php?rip_id=%3CD9VGEQ682%40news.ap.org%3E&ps=1018 Chalk one up for the good guys!! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #27 June 20, 2012 +1. Appropriate ending to this part of the trauma. I feel for this guy and his daughter. This will haunt them both for the rest of their lives. So sad. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #28 June 20, 2012 I don't think, the fact he defended his daughter and did the right thing, will help... right now. I just hope, time will heal his pain. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #29 June 20, 2012 nope, not at all! Heard about this story on the WLSAM 890 CHICAGO today! Wall tall and uPright Dad. Noone needs to tell you that you did the only thing eXpected! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dannydan 5 #30 June 20, 2012 yep i agree. Ah rapid dog must be put down... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #31 June 20, 2012 Quote yep i agree. Ah rapid dog must be put down... Man, that's bad news for the Greyhounds! But at least the Dachshunds won't need to be concerned. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #32 June 20, 2012 After hearing more of the story, I'm glad to hear the father wasn't charged with anything. What a horrible experience for him and his daughter, and the rest of their family. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #33 June 20, 2012 That family is going to have to stay strong. From all descriptions, they sound like good-good people. Dad did the right thing but it's the aftermath they are left to live with. All because of some sicko pervert. It's not right. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #34 June 20, 2012 QuoteDad did the right thing tough one there - Dad did the right thing in stopping the attacker. 'Should' he have stopped the beating earlier? That's most likely. And the text of the last article that notes he's super concerned and trying to get an ambulance asap speaks highly to what actually happened - he lost it a little too long. But the circumstances....I wonder how many people could have regained their composure any earlier. I'm glad he didn't go to jail. It sounds like he 'lost it' for a little bit and the results were unintentional, and the trigger was justified and highly unusual. I have a real hard time taking an absolutist position on this case. If he were to have been all blustery and claimed he did it under total control and was just putting down a rabid dog? Then I'd want that guy in jail. This doesn't sound like that's the case. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #35 June 20, 2012 There's no telling what a 'reasonable man' would do in that situation. Any of us who are fathers would probably lose it for a brief time. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,447 #36 June 20, 2012 There's going to be someone who disagrees with all this. I'm hoping that the best solution is that they're going to be ignored. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #37 June 20, 2012 Absolutely! I whole-heartedly agree with you. Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pirana 0 #38 June 20, 2012 QuoteAnd now look what we've got - a dead human being, because this man refused to do the right thing and run away. Shame on him for not following media advice. Totally unaware of any existing media advice that says he should run away from a 4 year old being sexually assaulted. Please post the examples you have." . . . the lust for power can be just as completely satisfied by suggesting people into loving their servitude as by flogging them and kicking them into obedience." -- Aldous Huxley Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
