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Originally Posted by DJ's left nut
In trying to have the 'morality' conversation I simply set aside the question of 'credibility'. I'm assuming for the sake of the dialogue on this particular question anyway that he DID commit both offenses.
And if he did, would you view the drunk driving situation in a different light as the molestation one? I think virtually all would and most would be lighter on the drunk driver despite his more dire consequences. I think I probably would be.
And I'm not entirely certain I'd be justified in doing so.
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It's definitely a fair talking point. I think the difference may lie in what you pointed out in the beginning. Almost all of us(certainly me)probably, idiotically, drove at least somewhat inebriated in our younger days. While this is a vile act(and I'm forever grateful I didn't hurt or kill anyone), the intent to harm someone isn't there. Nobody gets behind the wheel when drunk and thinks "lemme go kill some folks." Molesting a child is a purposeful, disgraceful act. Many people drive at least buzzed daily with no negative consequences. A child's life is 100% of the time damaged or ruined if they get molested.
To be clear, I'm certainly not saying driving intoxicated is anywhere close to okay. If a drunk driver killed one of my kids, somebody would certainly go to prison for years and I assure you, it wouldn't be the driver. I'm just saying, sometimes intent does matter.