That's how the cookie Crumblys

[JTP$]

10 - 15 years, for charges which basically amounted to being an unfit parent.

What say you, esteemed members of the forum? (Come on guys, you gotta say something; this place is as dead as a cemetery; thank God for Reditt)

I am well aware that there is a substantial number of firearms owners, as well as 2A supporters, here of the forum; myself included. Where do we stand on the practice of criminally charging the parents of a minor who commits an act of violence with a gun? I did a cursory search, as these trials were kicking off, and discovered that this is not the first time, in the history of American justice, when the parents of a shooter were charged.

Apparently, if I understand correctly:

These two shining examples of what NOT TO DO in parenting were not charged with the murders (logically); they were charged with manslaughter (and perhaps other charges?).
These two, apparently emptied their son's bank account upon learning of the boys role in the school shooting, and just prior to embarking on their brief flight from justice (not a criminal charge, but it speaks volumes to their character).
I urge anyone interested to listen to the mother's pre-sentencing speech to the court; her voice is literally dripping with contempt and an absence of remorse (IMO).
* Anything else anyone can add here...???

Opinions?
Views?
Any information you members can add (as I am in an obvious deficit of the facts pertaining to this case)?

i dont know all of the details behind this latest conviction, but i strongly believe the powers that be are doing anything they can to destroy gun rights.

that being said, if a parent knows their child is showing signs of mental instability and expressing the desire to commit violent crimes then it would be irresponsible for that parent to simply give their kid a firearm. but if the parent owns firearms already, and the firearms are locked up in safes, but the kid manages to gain access regardless it would be wrong to charge the parent with criminal wrong doing.

About all I can offer is I was raised in a household environment with firearms.....my mom's house, my grandparents, aunts and uncles.

If I had done something so heinous as stealing a firearm belonging to family and shooting others with it in a non- defensive incident, my whole family would be right there saying " prosecute his ass for murder/attempted murder as an adult".

it has been the norm for many years for parents to own fireams and store them in easily accessible locations and the kids never steal the firearm then commit crimes with them. personally though, i feel i need to keep my firearms locked up in safes, and i dont even have kids.

i also think its wrong to criminally charge a parent for storing firearms in accessible locations which then leads to the firearm being stolen and used in the commission of a crime. if a kid steals a kitchen knife and stabs someone with it, we would not charge the parents with felonies.