[mikewood86]

If for one second you think that it didn't pain me to see this on the news, you are mistaken.

Would I be saying what I think about this to the parents of the child who just died. HELL NO! I I'm coming here to have a reasonable discussion about it, and instantly since I don't have kids, none of my comments hold water and I'm lacking empathy.

I never said they were negligent, because that would mean they understood the risk and did it anyways. This just seems like she may have not seen the risk, and/or there was insufficient safety in place (on part of the airport), but I don't really know the exact spot it happened.

No clue? You're the one saying that I said the mother threw her kid off the ledge Brenda.

[Brenda]

Ah no, I didn't say that. I ASKED you that. See the difference, or do you lack all comprehension?

[mikewood86]

You know what you meant, don't try and hide it now.

Why ask it if you didn't think I was saying that?

You're hilarious.

[Brenda]

mikewood86 mikewood86:

You know what you meant, don't try and hide it now.

Why ask it if you didn't think I was saying that?

You're hilarious.

I mean exactly what I say and I say exactly what I mean. Don't put words into my mouth. Or my fingers.

[Gunnair]

Brenda Brenda:

Gunnair Gunnair:

Brenda Brenda:

Buts, ifs, could've's and would've's are totally unnecessary here.

Why lay a blame?

With saying "Accidents don't happen", like my good friend Mikey did, it is implied she somehow did it on purpose. Stood there on purpose, didn't hold him close enough on purpose...
Fact is, todlers do weird, unexpected things. I can imagine he just wanted to look over the railing. Don't we all hold our kids to let them watch? When your other one bumps into your legs for a leg hug, and you sort of stumble, are not very stable on your feet, do you have any control?

On the flip side, we all have some control in every matter... Everything we do or don't do is a choice...

The one thing that got me so pissed was the phrase "accidents don't happen".

Next time don't go to the airport or do anything at all where there will be some form of element of risk or where oh so human inattention could contribute to an accident.

Huh?
I never said "accidents don't happen". They do, and you cant lock yourself up in your house to prevent them, because then, somehow, your roof will fall on your head.
It is a very sad tragedy, and my heart goes out to her, her husband, and their other child. They are the ones suffering, not to lay a blame on.

More a point to Mike, not you.

[Gunnair]

mikewood86 mikewood86:

You know what you meant, don't try and hide it now.

Why ask it if you didn't think I was saying that?

You're hilarious.

You've made your point.

Try dropping it now before you enter the realm of jackass.

[Brenda]

Gunnair Gunnair:

Brenda Brenda:

Huh?
I never said "accidents don't happen". They do, and you cant lock yourself up in your house to prevent them, because then, somehow, your roof will fall on your head.
It is a very sad tragedy, and my heart goes out to her, her husband, and their other child. They are the ones suffering, not to lay a blame on.

More a point to Mike, not you.

Ah, mah bad

[GreenTiger]

THe mother is going to go through hell for the rest of her life. Every day she is going to blame herself whether she is right or wrong.

[Gunnair]

GreenTiger GreenTiger:

THe mother is going to go through hell for the rest of her life. Every day she is going to blame herself whether she is right or wrong.

Exactly. A very tragic accident. Hardly something idiots need to fingerpoint about.