Under the law, if you make a mistake that ends a person’s life, you will be prosecuted and convicted of involuntary manslaughter. And they are criminals—that is the law, and so it should be.
Under the law, if you make a mistake that ends a person’s life, you will be prosecuted and convicted of involuntary manslaughter. That is the law, and so it should be. Anyone who, through error, negligence, or ignorance, takes another person’s life must face a sentence based on their actions.
However, this does not apply equally in cases of tragedies caused by natural disasters such as floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.
It is astonishing how hundreds of people lose their lives every year because city, county, or state authorities have failed to do their jobs—and no one faces consequences.
This starts with the fact that there is no updated Emergency Plan or that the necessary investments are not made to either prevent tragedies or communicate effectively.
Authorities are primarily responsible for safeguarding citizens’ lives. If they cannot do that: What are they holding office for? To satisfy their egos? To get rich?
From my perspective, even if there is never a conviction, authorities who do not take effective action to prevent deaths in emergencies are criminals who should not hold public office.
Obviously, each person must take care of their own life and that of their loved ones, and we must cooperate with authorities by following the guidelines set for existing risks. If they ask us to evacuate: we must leave our homes and seek shelter. If they ask us to protect our homes with shutters: we must install them. The father who, out of stubbornness, puts his life and that of his family at risk is a criminal who should face disciplinary consequences.
Since the pandemic, much has been debated about the importance of mental health.
However, the exaggerated and discriminatory actions being carried out by departments responsible for enforcing immigration law are affecting the mental health of immigrants, including those with legal immigration status.
Even worse, the death of farmworker Jaime Alanis is now known—he allegedly fell from a roof while fleeing ICE agents, though authorities contradict this information. Agents who enforce the law violently and mistreat people solely because of their race or color are criminals who, in due time, will reap what they have sown.
Business owners who manufacture and/or sell products containing ingredients harmful to health are criminals who only think about their profits. From dyes to addictive products, pesticides, and more.
Those who manufacture drugs despite knowing they will have severe side effects. Those who produce goods using low-quality materials, even if it endangers the lives of those who use them. All of them are criminals who may never be held accountable for their deliberate actions.
Let us strive to love our neighbors every day: at home, at work, in the community. May we live to add value to others, always seeking the common good.
Blessings!
Industrial Engineer and Speaker
manuel.rosario.gomez@gmail.com
manuel.rosario.gomez@gmail.com
