Military service as a mitigating factor

[Grantywanty]

That's why I stated that a Judge or jury should be the ones to decide .

I'm not sure you understood my point.
you said 'if he did [know there was someone down there] he would be up on charges.

But this is not true. We might not be able to determine if he knew or not. We sure can't tell from the story. And the police might not be able to tell either.

 

[Tiassa]

So much for equal protection

Yes.
Being a cop or fireman are also considered. It generally shows what kind of character you are when you are willing to risk your life for others.

So what other careers should people go into if they want to be exempted from Equal Protection? Maybe doctors should get some advantages, because they save lives? How about teachers, since their job is to mold citizens? High-rise window washers? (After all, they're putting themselves in danger so we can look out the window at the dirty building next door.)

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yes I do think military service should be a mitigating factor

What is the limit on that? Should it apply, without context, to murder? Drunk driving? Parking in a handicapped spot without a permit? Dine & dash?

 

[cosmictraveler]

I'm not sure you understood my point.
you said 'if he did [know there was someone down there] he would be up on charges.

But this is not true. We might not be able to determine if he knew or not. We sure can't tell from the story. And the police might not be able to tell either.

What if someone told him that someone was down there? What if he saw someone and did try to hit them? That is why a jury , if needed , must decide if he is charged at all.