Rummaging Through Rob Ramage's Suit

Rather than appealing, Rob Ramage should just count his blessings.

After all, of the three people involved in the crash on December 15th, 2007, he's the only one that could possibly return to a normal life following his jail sentence.

Michelle Pacheco sustained serious injuries and the abhorrent memories, which she deals with when reminiscing about the crash that might never leave her mind.

The Magnuson family will never get their father, son, or husband back, and many people lost a very dear friend.

Rob Ramage however, is granted freedom.

Don't get me wrong, everyone is entitled to his or her freedom, but when it costs a human life you have to take some accountability.

In Ramage's defense, he has the backing, support, and forgiveness of Magnuson's family. They even suggested that instead of facing time in prison, Ramage merely tour high schools and talk about the dangers of drinking and driving with young athletes.

Dany Heatley got the same kind of side-road when his reckless driving killed teammate Dan Snyder in 2003.

There are two things I just can't comprehend in these situations:

1. How can a family forgive the loss of a son? I've had this conversation with a few of my friends and family and we can never figure out how these people forgive so easily. If someone were to take either of my parents from me as a result of impaired driving, I wouldn't forgive them. At least not as soon as some of these families offer forgiveness, or maybe ever.  Perhaps it's just something that stems from the situation, but I've never understood it.
2. Why does the "forgiveness factor" weigh so heavily in these proceedings? It's astounding that the families found the strength to forgive those who broke the law (as I said above, I don't believe I could).  But the point remains: These people broke the law. Why shouldn't they have to serve some kind of sentence?

 (Note: This in no way means that I don't believe that Rob Ramage isn't remorseful, as it would take a completely inhumane person to not be for remorseful for causing the death of another person, I'm merely referencing how powerful the word sorry has become in our society.)

Even with his current sentence, Ramage is getting off much easier than he sould have.

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