AFFLUENZA

[HairOfTheDog]

I argue that making the parents impecunious so their offspring can be treated fairly (like the rest of us) is in order. Since they can't be trusted to parent wisely because their enormous wealth clouds their decisions I submit their entire fortune should be awarded to the victims and the victim's families.

I like it, Zero.

If money and its effects are a legitimate excuse for manslaughter, take away the money.

That seems to be what the families of Couch's victims have in mind. I hope that they succeed and the civil courts offer more justice here than did the criminal court.

Snip:
Couch is facing five lawsuits brought by families of the crash victims. The suits also target Couch's father, Fred Couch, as well as Fred's company, Cleburne Metal Works, which owned the pickup Couch was driving during the fatal wreck.

Marla Mitchell, mother of Breanna Mitchell, 24, who was killed in the crash, is suing for unspecified damages, as is Shaunna Jennings, wife of 41-year-old youth pastor Brian Jennings, who was also killed, reports NBC Dallas-Fort Worth. Eric and Marguerite Boyles are suing on behalf of deceased family members Hollie Boyles, 52, and Shelby Boyles, 21. The parents of two injured victims are also suing.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/12/18..._ref=crime