The Price of Life

Published by Nobody's Hero the April 13, 2008 at 14:13 . 3 comments. Permalink.

Now, this just seems horribly wrong to me. They have successfully put a price on the life of someone. I could commit murder, which is what vehicular manslaughter still is, and only have a fine and lose my license! They refer to it as an "accident." I have stopped using that word and now use the term "collision." "Accident" implies there is no one to blame. What's next? "Shoot your neighbor, $10000 fine, lose your dog." This sign just disgusts me. Anyone bother to ask the widow if $10,000 is enough? Another thing this sign implies is they could just be injured. What is the speed through most highway construction zones? usually between 45-55 mph. Let a vehicle hit you at 30 mph and let me know if you survive.
Too many deaths are associated with traffic collisions, and instead of making punishments more severe, they just put a price on life. I could rant on all day about how stupid this is, but I think everyone probably gets my point.

Comments

  1. So sad

    14:58, April 13, 2008 . Publisehd by Cakemaker

    You posted that the average collision is between 45-55 MPH. This sign was posted on a highway with a speed limit of 65. With as little as some people pay attention while driving the impact could be much higher than the average. I GUARANTEE if anyone ever hits you while you are on a traffic stop I will get on the stand and remind them of what a murderer they are and I won't stop until they force me off the stand. It isn't money that the widows want. It's their spouse back. How about a sign that says.. Take a life... Lose yours! I like that much better!.
  2. Hey

    16:13, April 13, 2008 . Publisehd by IJK

    Is that a MoDot sign? Putting an arbitrary price on something like striking a worker does seem wrong. That still leaves it open for the widow to file a "wrongful death" lawsuit though. One thing for sure is that I agree with you in that is that it is manslaughter and charges should be filed that way.
    Cheerily
    IJK
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    21:44, April 13, 2008 . Publisehd by Jan

    I saw a sign like that the other day when I went to Springfield..my thoughts exactly!! By the way...hope you are feeling better!!

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