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What Happens?

What Happens?
8/29/2008 9:36:52 AM melrose
17 Posts melrose's Avatar

I just read a story in my local newspaper about a guy who murdered his wife and was sentenced to 6-15 years in prison. The defense argued that the husband was suffering from bipolar disorder and it got me thinking... I mean this kind of situation happens a lot where someone who has some sort of mental disorder murders someone and sometimes the person doesn't have to go to  jail at all, but get psychological treatment. So my question is...is that right?  I mean you committed the crime should you have to do the time no matter what? 

RE: What Happens?
9/2/2008 10:04:37 AM bambam69
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I dont think he can really help it all that much because of his disorder. Its kind of like giving a baby a knife and then punishing it for hurting itsself. But also after treatment he is going to be living the rest of his life knowing he killed his wife. I dont know about you but I think thats worse than jail.
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