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Originally Posted by Bagor
Being premeditated does not necessarily equate to being able to distinguish between right and wrong at that later time. And the "black out" (episode) can take place over a prolonged period of time.
e.g. From the fella that shot up the Quebec parliament.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Lortie
This fella has been working successfully, uneventfully in construction in Ottawa since release. I'm just saying that for awareness that, yes, people can have a one time psychotic episode but that does not necessarily mean they have to be institutionalized for the rest of their life. It's a tough call and one I suppose we have to have faith in the professionals to make. |
Am I crazy in thinking this guy should still be in jail? Murdered 2 and changed the lives of 15 people and their familys in a very negative way and he spent only 8 years in the slammer.
I really could care less if someone is psychotic or not, rabid dogs are still rabid and have no place in society, neither should killers.