There's a Jewish word, chutzpah...it's often illustrated as a child killing his parents, then throwing himself upon the mercy of the court, because he's an orphan.
Has the word been invented, I wonder, to describe a parent who kills her child through carelessness, then throws herself upon the court/court of public opinion, claiming she's already been punished enough?
Has the word been invented to describe those who peddle this excrement?
It's contemptible...I know there are many so-called adults whose life and world view are composed of "It's all about ME!!!" moments...and they are blind to what I'm saying...
So I say this with as much sadness as anger...it's not just about her.
There is nothing to be gained from sending her to prison. She’s not a threat to the general community. She’s not going to learn anything. I don’t think women are going to say “I better not leave my child in the car because I might go to prison”.
We may have to imprison every mother who accidentally suffocates their baby while nursing. I can’t see the purpose in it.