Luke McCormick - Should he be allowed to play again?

ScouseBlueBoy · May 28, 2012

In discussions like this, often it can become a case of 'Who are you defending - him or yourself?'.

When you don't serve your full sentence, you have NOT done the time.

For me, the 'debt to society' concept is one that doesn't stand up to serious scrutiny. It's a 'soundbite' and nothing more.

Should he be allowed to play again? Sure, but it's going to be interesting who would take the punt on him.

EFCNIK · May 28, 2012

It's one that's always going to divide opinion, and I can definatly see both sides of the argument.

Just personally I think it would be more constructive let him return to work as part of his rehabilitation (having already done a lengthy spell in jail aswell lets not forget, although maybe not long enough for some I know). Jail is about rehabilitation than punishment. Obviously some people commit horrendous, premedated and evil crimes who can never be let out, not nessessarily for punishment (although that does come into it) but because they would still be a threat to society. I dont think this is the case for Mr. McCormick. He will live with this for the rest of his life. His life has been ruined. But i do believe the constructive thing is to let him out after the three years and let him try and rebuild some sort of a life. It is a waste of taxpayers money to have him in jail longer, as the jail term really isn't serving a purpose to anyone. I know it's a sensitive subject, and the family of the 2 kids I'm sure feel different, but sometimes you've gotta step back from an un effected position (i.e not involved with either party) and think about what's best for society. The tragedy has happened, nothing can be done about that now. What he does now with his life moving on can maybe affect the future for the positive. I'm sure he will be involved with all kinds of programmes to spread awareness and if he prevents just 1 similar case by talking about his experiences then that would be a positive thing. He wouldnt be able to that from a jail cell.

ToffeeBlueNose · May 28, 2012

EFCNIK said:
It's one that's always going to divide opinion, and I can definatly see both sides of the argument.

Just personally I think it would be more constructive let him return to work as part of his rehabilitation (having already done a lengthy spell in jail aswell lets not forget, although maybe not long enough for some I know). Jail is about rehabilitation than punishment. Obviously some people commit horrendous, premedated and evil crimes who can never be let out, not nessessarily for punishment (although that does come into it) but because they would still be a threat to society. I dont think this is the case for Mr. McCormick. He will live with this for the rest of his life. His life has been ruined. But i do believe the constructive thing is to let him out after the three years and let him try and rebuild some sort of a life. It is a waste of taxpayers money to have him in jail longer, as the jail term really isn't serving a purpose to anyone. I know it's a sensitive subject, and the family of the 2 kids I'm sure feel different, but sometimes you've gotta step back from an un effected position (i.e not involved with either party) and think about what's best for society. The tragedy has happened, nothing can be done about that now. What he does now with his life moving on can maybe affect the future for the positive. I'm sure he will be involved with all kinds of programmes to spread awareness and if he prevents just 1 similar case by talking about his experiences then that would be a positive thing. He wouldnt be able to that from a jail cell.

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EFCNIK · May 28, 2012

ToffeeBlueNose said:
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Ha ffs! I put loads of effort into that aswell and you've destroyed me in the first line. Fuming here.

Blue 1 · May 28, 2012

Should still be in prison in my opinion, he was doing 97mph while pissed, killed 2 kids.

Justice is about both punishment and rehabilitation. I don't think 3 years is anything like punishment for what he did.

Facts are, however, as far as the justice system is concerned he's "paid his dues", so should be able to pick up his life again. He's just extremely lucky Swindon Town are prepared to give him the chance.