This is a genuine question.

I have a hard time with this. My righteous side wants him to face an appropriate sentence, but my pessimistic side thinks this might have set a great example for CEOs to always maintain a level of humanity or face unforseen consequences.

P.S. this topic is highly controversial and I want actual opinions so let’s be civil.

And if you’re a mod, delete this if the post is inappropriate or if it gets too heated.

  • A Phlaming Phoenix@lemm.ee
    5·
    15 days ago

    I think the general reception of this news shows that any successful prosecution would be seen as such an injustice, and likely to spark further acts of rebellion. I almost think it’s in the ruling class’s favor to let this one go.

    • Venia Silente@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      15 days ago

      I wouldn’t say it’d be “in their favor”. To be honest, I don’t think even the ruling class has a way to make this smply “go away” in the “make sure polices and judges do not pursue this case” sense, and even if they did that’d just spark more animosity towards them that they have this power (i mean, we know they do, it’s just now it’d be visible) and they’re using it.