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Originally Posted by Locke
Come on guys, the opinions of the people who think he probably should never be released are at least as valid as the opinions of the people who shrug their shoulders and say 'the experts say he'll be fine.'
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Do you take the same stance on climate change?
Is a climate change deniers opinion just as valid as someone who defers their opinion to the expert opinion?
No, a random person's opinion is never as valid as the experts in the field. This will not be one kook doctor coming up with the decision. It will be doctors, psychiatrist and case workers who have dealt with Mr. Li for the last nine years. They will be presenting evidence to a board comprised of highly educated people in this field. Now, if there was someone who had evidence to argue against Li's release - as relates to him presenting a danger to society - what is it? Feelings? Oh great.
Maybe more importantly, it's Canada. A nation who's justice system basis, and really entire society, is tied to the basic belief that a person is innocent until proven guilty. Of course we've already established that Li was not guilty of his actions, so it became rather an argument on if he was a continued threat to society. We need to prove that he still is, or we need to allow him the right to try and recuperate his life when he has shown to no longer be a threat.
I mean it's also been 9 years, even rehabilitated criminals with second-degree murder convictions are eligible for parole in Canada in 10. Of course he hasn't been locked up this entire time, but it's not like he got off scot free even if he is released unconditionally.