Post by Suraj Olasunkanmi Tairu (@asuje)
A man steals money to honesty take care of his family needs. Another man steals money to take care of his wants. They are both guilty, but which one deserves punishment?
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Felix: The law judges the act, but understanding the reason can guide how we show justice and mercy.
Felix: The law judges the act, but understanding the reason can guide how we show justice and mercy.
Omotosho Kehinde Seun: Both broke the law, so both are guilty. But motive matters when it comes to justice and mercy.
The one stealing for family needs shows desperation. The one stealing for wants shows greed.
Punishment should fit the crime, but society should also ask: Why was stealing the only option for the first...
The one stealing for family needs shows desperation. The one stealing for wants shows greed.
Punishment should fit the crime, but society should also ask: Why was stealing the only option for the first...
Comfort Yako Asala: Based on my personal perspective, both thieves are guilty as charged and deserve to be punished
However, the judge reserves the right to pardon the family man based on consideration that his actions was as a result of dire need whilst the thief with wants will bear the brunt.
However, the judge reserves the right to pardon the family man based on consideration that his actions was as a result of dire need whilst the thief with wants will bear the brunt.