Case/ Thoughts/ Stuff

Over the past few days, I've been following the Virginia Tech negligence case and am really just shocked at the whole ordeal. I just finished talking to my Business Law professor about it and he gave me some ideas I never really took into account. Here is a link to read up on some of the issues
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/education/virginia-tech-official-explains-delay-in-alert-after-2-shootings-defends-actions/2012/03/07/gIQAYUzoxR_story.html

To me, I feel like it is completely unethical to put a price on human life. I am glad the state is capping the amount that the plaintiffs can receive if in fact negligence is proved. I always wondered why pursue this trial and not settle out of court like the other 30 families did. My professor and I talked about how this was the way these 2 families are grieving. I suppose it makes sense but no amount of money can bring back your child (I do not mean that in a hurtful way)

I am eager to hear the verdict later this week.

Time for Intro to Cinema Class.

I will always be a Hokie and will always love my school

Stephen



UPDATE:

http://www2.wsls.com/news/2012/mar/14/9/virginia-tech-trial-day-8-ar-1764771/

Wow. Didn't suspect that at all. The state will cap it to $100,000 each, which from what I understand, that was the amount VT settled with most of the other families.