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It is not for you or me to judge how this man who was deliberately poisoned spends this somewhat just compensation for what he was put through. In fact, I think he should have gotten more, a whole lot more.

You seem to have the same idea as the person who did this evil act, this guy was insignificant, unimportant, a bum. So therefore if he suffers so what, it is okay to poison him because he has nothing and he has no one. And because of that, he should not be compensated for what this sadistic murderous person did. Is that what you believe?

What if this amount of toothpaste had killed him? This is a homeless guy, not in the peak of health, malnourished, immune impaired, therefore more likely to suffer ill consequences from ingesting this much tooth paste, than a healthy middle class person with good nutrition, healthy environment, and regular medical follow-up. Furthermore, he has the right not to be held up for ridicule by people who are in a higher station in life. Are you this much of a barbarian?

Should the man who intentionally performed a homicidal act just get community service because this was a homeless guy?

This was an evil thing to do to anyone, especially someone as defenseless as this poor man. The guy who did this deserves what he got, in fact, I think he should have gotten a lot more. And I don’t think $22,000 is nearly enough compensation for this man for being singled out and being put through this. I think the guy who did this lose everything he has for this victimization of the poorest of the poor, and yes the victim deserves the payment.

If someone did this to me I would have him prosecuted criminally and sue him civilly, and so would you. Why shouldn’t this poor man be denied his human and legal rights? Do you believe in a two-tiered justice system?

In a just civilized society, if you hurt the helpless, you will pay for it, and if you are helpless and have been hurt, there is equal justice for you too.