1dalm

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[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today -4 points 7 hours ago (5 children)

First time offense. Clearly an accident. No intentionality. Exhibited remorse for the actions.

This isn't a shockingly low sentence. It's completely normal. It's a tragedy, but sentencing her to life in prison isn't going to bring the family back.

The estate can still sue her in civil court.

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 1 points 12 hours ago

And the 65 year olds that watch local news shake their fists in rage.

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 8 points 13 hours ago

You should never judge a lawyer by his client.

In America everyone has a right to a lawyer. Even that guy.

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 3 points 22 hours ago

I read the book when it came out. One of the few books I've ever pre-ordered just because it was written by Andy Weir. I wasn't disappointed.

I'll say, the single best part about it is that the story has the best supporting character since Chewbacca.

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 4 points 22 hours ago (2 children)

Going to watch Project Hail Mary today.

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 2 points 22 hours ago (1 children)

That sounds like an awesome experience!

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 7 points 23 hours ago

Democrats would have won every election since 2004 if it wasn't for GOP efforts to disenfranchise voters (and also Democrats negligence in protecting those voters from disenfranchisement.)

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 0 points 23 hours ago

You should watch the Scouts "Safe Guarding Youth Training" program.

The scouts very likely have stricter youth protection policies then your kid's school does.

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 2 points 23 hours ago

I really recommend you actually read some of the requirements.

The Scouts are very, I would say, "classically conservative", meaning they lean very heavy on traditional conservative values, like helping others and being an active member of a community. Yes it's very patriotic, but it's patriotic from a position of service to your community and participation in you local democracy. I honestly can't think of anything "fascist" at all. (The fact that MAGA hates the boy scouts should be evidence enough of this.)

[–] 1dalm@lemmy.today 1 points 23 hours ago (3 children)

Is that like ROTC in the US?

 

I'm constantly amazed that scouts isn't more popular with families. I'm a huge supporter of the whole worldwide program (particularly Scouting America and the Girl Scouts in the US).

Yes, let's all acknowledge that there were past abuses that the Boy Scouts ignored and covered up. But, primarily due to the lawsuits associated with those abuses, Scouting America has instituted a lot of really strong child protection policies that arguably make it the safest youth program anywhere.

It's a really great, comparatively cheap, program that offers amazing opportunities to kids and families.

If you find yourself having trouble making friends as an adult, I really recommend looking into it.

 
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