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I'll take the downvotes because I don't care.
I feel that 20 years is excessive and though I firmly believe he deserves sentencing, I'm not sure that 20 years is the right call.
Yes, he ended a life. Yes, he was negligent. Yes, he could've done better. There is no doubt in my mind that he doesn't regret his actions. Does that bring George back? No. Sad feelings do not do anything. But we always speak about how we praise Norway for their outlook on rehabilitation yet the masses shout for unlimited prison sentences and punishment.
I'm not sure what the right call is. As a matter of fact, I'd hate to be the judge, juror, or executioner. I just wanted to share that I agree. It's somber on even the best outcome.
Floyd was Chauvin's 4th murder. Look at his record as an officer. An endless stream of bodies and use of force complaints.
I'd love to be the judge. I'd sentence him to being tied to a pole, and hand Floyd's relatives baseball bats, and intruct them that the only place they're not allowed to hit him is in the head. Then let them have at it.
If I was the judge you dont wanna know what my sentence would be but trust me it would be fucking painnnnn
20 years is justice for what he did. If he wanted to go to jail in Norway he should have abused his position and slowly painfully with premedication murdered someone there.
I don't care if he regrets torture and murder and I don't know how you know that he does. Maybe he should have thought about guilt prior to torture.
Considering his record of killings, why do you think he regrets his actions? And if he did, do you believe it is for any other reason than the punishment he received?
Maybe it was written incorrectly, but he said he's sure Chauvin doesn't regret his actions. Which is an interesting point when arguing for rehabilitation, but changing a mindset like that would take copious amounts of time for them to be safe in public. Maybe like 20 years to rehabilitate.
Oh yeah, you’re right. I guess my mind couldn’t fathom “yeah he killed someone and doesn’t regret it, but he should be walking around”.
Sheesh though, that’s so much worse