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Old 15th Apr 2015, 15:06
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Steve the Pirate
 
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Algol, please don't misinterpret my comments as in any way trying to minimise the gravity of this terrible tragedy or to show any disrespect to the victims and their families. I was merely questioning koi's implication that it was due to the pilot having had an axe to grind with his employer. Perhaps he did, perhaps we'll never know?

There are hundreds of heinous crimes that take place around the world and some of those responsible are unable to stand trial on the grounds of diminished responsibility. That is the law in many civilised parts of the world and I dare say that in such cases the families of the victims feel a profound sense of injustice, deepening their sense of loss. However, it is the law. Another principle of justice in most parts of the civilised world is that those accused of a crime are innocent until proven guilty. Whether we agree with it or not, in this case or in general, it is the law. I hope that in future should I, or a member of my family, be responsible for the loss of another's life, that principle will be applied until guilt or innocence is proved. I trust you feel the same?

You seem to think he flew this aircraft into the ground as a way to punish his employer and if you know that for a fact then I bow to your superior knowledge. However, I don't know all of the facts available to the investigators but there might have been countless contributory factors as to why this tragedy happened.

This horrific event will live on in our memories, if not for ever, then a for significant period of time, as it should.

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