korero

kathie rifle has paid for her mistake tenfold. i cannot fathom the thought process that insisted she face the courts so long after her tragic accident that killed her three children. the police have no discretion? she pleaded guilty to careless driving causing death, and had to relive it all again. what kind of unfeeling system have we that will put this woman through her own private hell again? this woman is recognised as a pillar in her community. no alcohol or drugs were involved, it was a tragic accident that she pays her price for every day.
"it is clear you are a person who has always given, helped and shared and had a positive outlook on life. you are regarded as a mother of great goodness but you are sad in your plight and have a huge depth of guilt and remorse ... i don't think i can punish you any more than you continue to punish yourself," said judge gregory ross.
why did we do this to her? isn't this an opportunity to forgive?