[Challenger]

Originally Posted by Cedwards38

Justice either is a cherished principle or it is not. It's not all about the money. In fact it is not even mostly about the money. It's mostly about the principle of justice, and that people should not be allowed to silently sneak around justice or get away with buying their way out of facing justice.

Without a public outcry the perps would have gotten away with their deeds scot-free, and been perfectly content to allow the rest of us, even it it was only 50 cents a household, to suffer the consequences for them. They would have enjoyed whatever result they were attempting to achieve, and the "collective we" would have footed the bill.

I'm glad that money was brought forward to cover whatever part of the damages it covers, but they still are getting away without having to personally face up to their actions. Most of us would not have been able to do that, and rightfully so. That's not good justice, good citizenship, or good neighbors.

And if I live forever, I will never understand the logic of defending the perps actions, or the suggestions (read sarcastic harangue) that posters on this and other related threads should shut up and take it. I defend your right to think that, but I will never understand your rationale unless you explain it. Many pages ago in this thread I tried to explain why those of us who were incensed felt they way we did, and then respectfully invited anyone who disagreed to explain the rationale from the opposing view. To date, no one has done that other than to imply that they were tired of hearing about it. I would still appreciate the opportunity to read that rationale and better understand why you feel the way you do, and I suspect that others would like to see that too.

Wish that I had said that!!!