None of us can go through life without having accidents, it's impossible. I've heard people say it's not my fault, it was an accident, well my answer is maybe. Just because it was an accident doesn't mean it wasn't your fault. If a tree falls on your car while parked in the driveway, that's what I would call a no fault accident. If you drive your car into another car, pole or ditch because you were distracted by something, it's an accident but it's also your fault.
An accident means it was unintentional, not on purpose but if you did something or didn't do something which caused the accident it's still your fault even though it was unintended. Little kids learn this early and use this excuse as much as they can. "I didn't mean to hit her in the head with the ball, it was an accident." Oh! You meant to aim for her shoulder, which is so much better. Sorry, it maybe an accident for poor aim but it's still your fault for poor judgment. "
It seems our judicial system even tries to soften crimes committed despite the indisputable evidence that the person on trial is guilty. The verdict sometimes given is not guilty by reason of insanity, shouldn't it really be, guilty but not punishable because of insanity. Should we at least acknowledge the guilt of the person, saying they are not guilty when they actually committed the crime is not accurate. True a committing crime is much different than an accident but in either case we always seem to be looking for a reason to not to blame ourself for our actions that may have caused others harm or discomfort.
I guess what I'm saying is every accident cannot be written off as "No Fault". Until we learn to take responsibility for our actions we will not mature into responsible adults. "Just Saying…"
It seems our judicial system even tries to soften crimes committed despite the indisputable evidence that the person on trial is guilty. The verdict sometimes given is not guilty by reason of insanity, shouldn't it really be, guilty but not punishable because of insanity. Should we at least acknowledge the guilt of the person, saying they are not guilty when they actually committed the crime is not accurate. True a committing crime is much different than an accident but in either case we always seem to be looking for a reason to not to blame ourself for our actions that may have caused others harm or discomfort.
I guess what I'm saying is every accident cannot be written off as "No Fault". Until we learn to take responsibility for our actions we will not mature into responsible adults. "Just Saying…"
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