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Do you really think he deserves to live the lifestyle he was accustomed to after all that he did?

Exactly. I'll guarantee he has a solid 8A appeal based on the excessive fines doled out by the court in this case. The law is about justice, not vengeance. In civil cases, it's about redress, and some punitive... but never should be about "making an example" of someone.

To the loons who are sure to downvote me: go right ahead. I like my laws like I like my thinking; logic sans emotion. Wanting to attach emotion to every legal measure we have is exactly why we're in the mess we're in right now. The law should be fairly and equally meted out.

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Lives were already ruined..

> enough so they can continue to live the lifestyle they were used to.

i hope everyone can acknowledge that is ridiculous... right?

He should be ruined because he did exactly that

You could use the argument you made to explain why we should never jail anyone. Yes, he should lose the ability to care for his family. They should leave his sorry ass.

Sure-ask for it. Then Bankruptcy mediation will reduce & court filing can attach wages until a base “standard of living” after taxes is allowed. If not met, JAIL!

Why does this fuck get to ruin lives and get paid? Why? It's infuriating.

Nope. Every prison sentence takes away your livelihood.

Yes. He should lose the ability to provide for anyone including himself, until his debts are paid. That's what a deterrent is. What do you think happens to families when their provider goes to prison?

People need to see the wasteland that was made of Alex Jones' life and decide never to do what he did. That's the whole point.

It's a mansion. It's fucking crazy.

Objectivity in the law, in my opinion, is useless unless it also partially appeals to humanity. What is the point in objectivity if the circumstances of the situation aren't properly examined? I'm not saying behead the dude, but I think him being in prison for each year of suffering for each family he personally or otherwise harmed is pretty fucking objective.

I sure can, but I think it is incumbent on us all to be fair.

Well shit dog, then you can understand why wanting someone who literally sicked an army of impressionable cronies at the families who suffered should be rotting in prison. You know. OBJECTIVELY.

No, but I know people who died at columbine.

Question, did you know anyone that died in Sandy hook?

I’m glad you aren’t a judge.

I think him living in a box for the rest of his life is a great example to ensure it doesn't happen again :)

In child support cases for celebrities and rich couples mothers don't get what they need to raise a child, they get enough so they can continue to live the lifestyle they were used to.

I agree, and I said before. He shouldn’t be allowed to profit off of it

To "look at this objectively" you need to be aware of the facts. Someone who receives death threats that force them to move SEVEN TIMES, isn't able to pursue a career and earn a regular living.

• PBS: This Sandy Hook Father Lives In Hiding Because of Conspiracy Theories Fueled By Alex Jones

Regardless, the issue is that Jones knowingly and intentionally caused them harm. Jones isn't entitled to profit off of it, any more than bank robbers should be able to keep their loot.

When considering a punishment, it seems logical that you need to take into consideration both parties, and future parties that may want to do this. He should not be made an example of. The punishment should be what is necessary to ensure this doesn’t happen again, but not greater than.

Edit: your statement can apply to any court case, any situation, and I hope you see that you are wrong for saying that.