How's This for a Reality Check?

I saw this today, and the baby did end up dying as well. The people responsible just HAVE to be caught. I can't fathom filth like that getting away with this,

I hope that there's a good reason for the driver fleeing the scene; like a head injury that clouded his/her judgment. (not that I wish head trauma on anyone, but I'd rather hope that this person wasn't evil and was just sick or confused when they fled)

So, first things first. Track down the driver and investigate. If the person had full faculties, lock him up.

If my child was killed in any kind of tragic way, I'd hate to have a daily reminder from the wrong-doer him/herself like a daily check. Ick. I'd rather that person's money be spent on some kind of a charity or help program.

How truly awful.

If I were the family, I would want the driver to be brought to justice.

While the poor baby is sadly without his parents, he is blessed to be born into a very tightly knit community where his extended family will come together and raise him rightly.

God bless them all.

So heartbreakingly tragic. I dearly hope this reminds people not to drink and drive.

And while we're asking why and how, I hope we women will look at the whole picture, not only with our judging minds, but with our heart wisdom, as well. Why would the driver hit and run? Sometimes, it could be just misunderstanding what/who we are, at best, or what we'd define as evil at worst. At times every single one of us is more inclined to guard our self-interest than to do "the" right thing. It's regrettable. And it's human, and if we look carefully at ALL of our own behavior, we can find examples, small and large, where we've taken care of ourselves at the expense of others.

Then there's shock. People do strange things when in shock, which the driver surely was following such a horrendous accident. I've been in serious shock a few times after near accidents or even observing someone else's tragedy, and I can honestly say I was not fully in my right mind, but seriously numbed. I was not driving, maybe not even directly involved, but if I had been, can I honestly say that I wouldn't run? I would hope not, but how can I know unless it happens? (And then hit-and-run compounds the original problem, making it even harder to come forward.)

I pray for compassion for everybody involved. That does NOT mean this tragedy is diminished, or that people should not be brought to justice. It means that we recognize their human frailties, because we have them too, and are ourselves in need of compassion when we make mistakes.

I just listened to a storyteller yesterday speak about accidentally shooting a friend when he was a child (I'll add a link if I can find a podcast). He was deeply wounded by the experience and will never forget it, but he also received forgiveness from the boy's family, and that allowed him to learn the most important lesson of his life.

I expect this driver will also be soul-wounded, and probably his/her companion, as well. They will suffer deeply for having done this, and, according to many stories told by people having near-death experiences, they will vividly replay this event when they die – this time feeling it as the victims did.

I just read that article. It's very sad. The parents actually died and the mom was pregnant. I really hope they catch the person that did it. Now that little boy is without parents. Luckily the boy survived, but still it's very sad

There's a couple of sad stories today. I saw one where a mother belted her daughter and son. It's disgusting to hear things like that. I mean actually hit her own babies with a belt. I wouldn't be surprised if that daughter never spoke to her mother again.. I swear the news always has atleast 6 horrible stories on it a day. Hug your babies close

I don't have any idea how someone hits another car and then flees the scene. But, sadly, I think the cowards who do this know they get away with it too far often than not. I had it happen to me once, and the guy got a slap on the wrist. There are some very well publicized cases as well, famous people, who have done this and left people in their vehicle to die and never even got a slap on the wrist. So to answer your question, I guess I do know what kind of person does this, because I know of people who have gotten away with it. They were all spineless cowards.

Wow... I really don't know what to say... I hope they catch the driver of the other vehicle..... They had pictures, so unless the car was stolen, hopefully they will find the driver.

Such a sad situation.

The baby was born and survived the accident, but the article did say he was premature and made it sound as if he's not really out of the woods yet. The accident must have also injured the baby on top of the prematurity. So yes, it's good that this baby has a good family, but obviously no one could ever replace his parents due to someone else's neglect. Nothing could ever make up for what happened either. But the danger isn't over for this baby. The difficulties aren't over for the baby or his family.

Since the person who did hit them ran rather than drove off, they WILL catch the person. That's assuming that the car wasn't stolen but if it was hopefully there are prints in the car.

I don't know about making someone pay by writing the family of the victim/s a check daily for the rest of their lives, though. There are more practical punishments than that. Ones that make a bigger statement and are more effective.

EDIT: Damn, the baby didn't survive. :-( I saw that on the Today Show this morning.