cold-blooded murderer or victim?

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
07/06/2010 21:00

I saw this on facebook, and i have to say, it broke my heart. However i can't make up my mind on whether it was the right thing to do. In my mind, if this happened to me, i would have told someone and had it sorted the very first time....is it really so much more difficult and different for men...?



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http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Judge-Decides-On-Sentence-Of-Aaron-Vargas-Who-Killed-Alleged-Paedophile-Darrell-McNeill/Article/201005415639354?f=rss



DD

Ailletoo


Joined: 24/01/2009
Posts: 1003

Message Posted:
07/06/2010 21:09

Yes, had it happened to me I would have told my parents straight away. Strange that it continued into his adulthood. I don't know what to think... Paedophiles are vile creatures and one less is a good thing. But I have strong feelings about vigilantes too. A difficult one.

daisy dukes


Joined: 06/09/2008
Posts: 3815

Message Posted:
07/06/2010 21:13

I agree Ailletoo, it is a difficult one. For instance, if the case gets thrown out (which i hope it does) what happens then....a new precedent is set...does this mean, that any Tom Dick or Harry can accuse Uncle John of kiddy fiddling, and get away with murder....so glad i'm not the judge on this one!





DD



ps...i am sorry this happened to you, and i'm sorry if this post has brought up horrid memories....forgive me.

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
07/06/2010 23:01

I think it is a very close one to call. The judge cannot let him off murder / manslaughter but looking at the circumstances , he was justified in protecting himself . What if he had killed the man AS he was being molested , would that be any different ? One thing that always amazes me is....why do they let it go on for so long ?? Also this man was only an " alledged " paedo. He hadn't been charged with anything before. Public opinion will always be on the victims side .It could only happen in America !!