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discogeek t1_j46rq3y wrote

On the one hand, I'm always sympathetic toward accidents or mistakes. I don't think people should be punished just for messing up.

That being said, we sure to give a hell of a lot of leeway and benefits to hunters and gun owners that the rest of us aren't welcome to claim on our own. The hunter caused some damage to an individual, basic logic and compassion would suggest he/she should somehow compensate the family - not necessarily punish the hunter for an accident (if it was one, and the article doesn't give a reason to suggest otherwise) - but to make them as whole as possible again.

Two sets of rules, one for them and another less-fair one for the rest of us.

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[deleted] t1_j46see5 wrote

The game commission can’t legally charge them. That’s what the author of the article failed to mention.

No violations of the wildlife code occurred. That isn’t to say that laws weren’t broken, or that charges couldn’t come from another agency, but the PGC is only able to enforce laws from within the wildlife code.

For example, until trespassing was added to the wildlife code, if I had found someone hunting in my property without permission, I had to call the state police. If that person had shot and animal while trespassing, I had to call the state police and the game commission.

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cotwnoob t1_j47rsqx wrote

What are some examples of leeway that gun owners and hunters receive?

I am in both camps and would like to see where you’re coming from for perspective, and possibly some explanations for you.

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PsychologicalAerie53 t1_j49wdl1 wrote

If a person just messes up and hits my car they should be punished. Monetarily. If they shoot my dog I’ll ensure they’re punished if the courts won’t administer justice.

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discogeek t1_j4ggdfm wrote

So vengeful. Someone has a total and complete accident and you want their dick in a jar on your shelf.

Compensation is one thing, punishment is another.

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