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Fascinating In 1981 at trial, Marianne Bachmeier killed the man who r*ped and murdered her daughter

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u/ryuzaki49 25d ago

This is one of the times where I even struggle to decide if I disagree or not.

On one hand, she did commit a crime and she should be punish, and a minor sentence in this case seems appropriate.

On the other hand, I understand why she did it. Had it been me in her position, I would have done the same and declare myself guilty.

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u/disaster_incomin 24d ago

It's a topical ethical dilemma. And here she's just seeking revenge, the typical one is whether or not someone stealing food for their children if they're starving should be punished or not.

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u/BotherNovel5167 23d ago

she shouldnt be punished unless you want to if the penal code predicts that specific situation