Friday, November 11, 2005

Let's Change the Laws

Four years in jail for killing one person and eight months for killing another! This is not enough; not enough for punishment and not enough as a deterrent. A man makes an informed, conscious decision to take drugs, then chooses a weapon and kills two people. Two young people who were doing nothing wrong, just enjoying a fall evening together.

We want to change the laws. We want tougher sentences for felony vehicular manslaughter. We want judges to make better decisions when it comes to sentencing these killers. These are huge endeavors. We have been told it will never happen, that it can't be done. But, we are dedicated. Perhaps it will make the next impaired person hesitate before getting behind the wheel, or it will make another person more careful as they use this potential weapon.

We need information and support. We know there must be many other people who are as unhappy and frustrated as we are; people who have felt there is nothing they could do. We want to hear from these people. If you have had friends or family members killed or seriously injured in a vehicular crash and have felt that justice was not obtained, please contact us. Maybe you don't want to get actively involved, then please just tell us your story.

You can write your story or contact us here.