> That would be a pretty good argument except for this woman's particular circumstances.
Should her circumstances also be taken into account if she robs a bank?
Justice is personified as being blind for a reason. You break the law, you pay the price. There's no: you broke the law, but factor X and Y should increase our leniency. That's a recipe for chaos I'm afraid.
There's no: you broke the law, but factor X and Y should increase our leniency.
Actually you're completely wrong. The legal system is there to look at factors X and Y and determine if and how they should affect the ensuing penalties or awards.
Should her circumstances also be taken into account if she robs a bank?
Justice is personified as being blind for a reason. You break the law, you pay the price. There's no: you broke the law, but factor X and Y should increase our leniency. That's a recipe for chaos I'm afraid.