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What the hell is happening in Auckland?

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[–] forcequit@hexbear.net 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

what is happening indeed, ilovethebomb

[–] Ilovethebomb -3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Why do we federate with these munters?

[–] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

They're making a play on your name and Molotov. Don't be upset they were being funny.

[–] Ilovethebomb -2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Molotovs aren't bombs though.

[–] Zuberi@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No need to keep that stick up your arse mate

[–] Ilovethebomb -1 points 1 year ago

Why so pissy?

[–] forcequit@hexbear.net 9 points 1 year ago

who, hexbear? Idk we just showed up one day

[–] waterbogan@lemmy.world 7 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (2 children)

From the article;

"This was a terrifying ordeal for the victims, and a completely unprovoked attack, which will have a financial impact on these victims.

That is the most concerning bit. It would have been bad enough if this was the culmination of an ongoing dispute, or retaliation for something significant, but it being completely unprovoked takes it to a whole other level. I hope this offender is not released on bail or home detention, he is clearly dangerous to society

[–] Ilovethebomb 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I hope this offender is not released on bail or home detention, he is clearly dangerous to society

I hope so too, but I think we both know what will happen.

[–] waterbogan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Exactly. We dont do good risk management here

[–] RegalPotoo@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

A reasonable person would have assumed that the bedroom would be occupied, and that their actions would have a very high chance of causing death - would this not count as an attempted murder? Whatever the charge, this is a prime example of a crime that should result in preventative detention. Clearly this person is fucked up, and we should absolutely be trying to help them deal with their issues, but they cannot be allowed to be out unsupervised among the general public when there is even the slightest chance they might do something so dangerous again

[–] waterbogan@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Quite agree, I would have thought that attempted murder charges would be reasonable here, and yes something like this should result in preventative detention until it is proven that the offender no longer poses a risk, which may not be easy, and should not be