Absurdity

I used to think American Legal system, in some ways,  is absurd. It has created an economy unto itself by allowing people not to assume responsibility for their actions but sue others at the drop of a hat.  I also thought that the rest of the world, especially Europe, is slightly wiser in penal codes than USA.

My belief has been dashed.

Read the article and weep for insaneness of this case in Italy

Courtsey NY TImes

http://nyti.ms/RdGgpg

NYTimes: Italy Orders Jail Terms For 7 Who Didn’t Warn Of Deadly Earthquake
Prominent earthquake experts were convicted of manslaughter in connection with the earthquake that gutted the historic center of the city of L’Aquila.



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