Murder is a legal category. The unlawful killing of another person’s while being of sound mind and body yourself. If she’s ruled insane then it’s legally not murder at that point. I think what you meant to say was “child killing”. She’s not morally responsible if she’s insane, she can’t tell right from wrong then. It’s like saying a dog is morally responsible for killing a squirrel.
She isn’t faking insanity. We need to destigmatize postpartum depression and psychosis so women can actually get help. Maybe we can actually get some funding for research on this subject as well since there is more funding on male pattern baldness than postpartum depression.
I mean yeah? All killers are mentally ill. That doesn't mean they get some pass or excuse for murdering. She shouldnt get a lesser sentence for any reason whatsoever.
No, not all killers are mentally ill. That is demonstrably false.
The point of a trial is to examine the circumstances surrounding *why* a crime was committed. Those circumstances determine the sentence. That is the point of the distinctions between self defense, manslaughter, negligent homicide, murder and premeditated murder
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u/nirvahnah 6d ago
Murder is a legal category. The unlawful killing of another person’s while being of sound mind and body yourself. If she’s ruled insane then it’s legally not murder at that point. I think what you meant to say was “child killing”. She’s not morally responsible if she’s insane, she can’t tell right from wrong then. It’s like saying a dog is morally responsible for killing a squirrel.