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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

But at least we can punish him. Eh?

That'll teach him for being congenitally neurodivergent.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And… I mean, a criminal.

I’m not commenting on the moral issues but laws exist and they were broken.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

He can be convicted of his crime, but there is no need to punish him.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

isn't that what happens with white collar crime?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Yeah, but that's because of an "old boys club" looking out for their members, and limited liability companies protecting directors from the consequences of their direction. Those white collar criminals should suffer the consequences of their crimes: they are deliberate and malicious.

This poor schumck has autism spectrum disorder. He may be genuinely incapable of self regulating various behaviours. Therefore he needs support not punishment.

BTW "what about-ism" is a logical fallacy. You're creating a false equivalence to argue a point disingenuously.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

BTW “what about-ism” is a logical fallacy. You’re creating a false equivalence to argue a point disingenuously.

Did you mean to respond to me? I'm not the other person you responded to. And I didn't give a "what aboutism" which I'm familiar with that term from reddit.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

which I’m familiar with that term from reddit.

Good for you.

isn’t that what happens with white collar crime?

That was you.

So, yes. You.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

That's not a "whataboutism" though. I'm saying they are the same.