Philpotts

[katya]

I was totally shocked to see the news of the true extent of the horror that befell the children of Mick and Mairead Philpott. A Channel 5 documentary last night detailed how they, and a friend, set fire to their home to try and set-up a former mistress, but just succeeded in killing 6 of their children.
They will be sentenced today after being found guilty of manslaughter yesterday, I sincerely hope that it will reflect the horrific outcome of their stupidity.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-de ... e-22011190

[LANDROVER ROGER]

Pre-meditated.Should be murder not manslaughter.

[katya]

Although the fire was pre-meditated, the 'plan' was that he would rescue the children from the burning building, therefore it was not the intention to kill.

[LANDROVER ROGER]

I still think that the crime of arson is pre-meditated.Therefore any consequences of that act should follow that meaning.I understand the letter of the law but feel that it should be more flexible in a case like this one.Did they think of the consequences of their actions if it all went wrong?I very much doubt it.

[katya]

I certainly don't disagree with you LR, and thankfully they can still be passed a life sentence with manslaughter.

[Martin]

They got off lightly, disgraceful sentencing. They should've been taken from the court to the nearest lamppost and up they go.
Oh well, Adolf Duncan Smith will be smiling, a total of nine off benefits, six of which won't breed future claimants.

Compare their sentences with this....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-22020718

Something is very wrong.

[howlsatthemoon]

six of which won't breed future claimants.

Bit below the belt that, they were innocent children, who are you to judge what lay ahead for them!!

I know quite a few people who's parents have been on benefits who have went on and created a brilliant career for themselves.

[Martin]

Oh FFS, read what I put. Adolf Duncan Smith will be smiling. I said it from his point of view.

[howlsatthemoon]

This thread is about the Philpotts if you want to talk about Ian Duncan Smith he has his own thread here viewtopic.php?f=21&t=15554

[Martin]

Why do I bother ? Why oh why do I bother ? Shakes head and sighs. There's always one. That's me done on this thread.

[gizmo]

Jeez, there are some huffy buggers on here these days.