while i agree this guy should be given a medal i also think they need to make sure that people know this isn't the correct way to handle something like this. it seems the guy had no choice but to respond instantly. i totally understand that. but others need to know that IF at all possible it can be handled by having LE taking care of it, do so.
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If I had walked in on this, then the main problem I have with letting LE take care of it is that our justice system is terribly flawed.
*LE will arrest, but will the judge set a low bail and then the perp is on the streets until trial?
*How long until the trial? We say justice is speedy, but rarely is it speedy.
*In the meantime, waiting for trial, the child would hopefully be receiving counseling, BUT then when the trial starts (usually several years later) the child has to relive it all and testify on the stand, while facing the monster who hurt the child.
*Then jury or judge would need to have enough sense to convict. Sadly this is often lacking.
*Finally sentcing would need to be appropriate, how often do we see offenders get a slap on the wrist and a RSO label? Too often IMO.
Above are some reasons why I think what dad did was 100% justified and why I would have done the same. Though I am sure Dad did not stop and think these through on that tragic day.
(Btw Athy, I am so so sorry this happened to your child and I am in no way critizing your handling of your own personal experience with a monster)