It's been said that Lisa Marie Nowak could possibly spend the rest of her life in prison. I know that she pepper sprayed her rival and attempted to kidnap her, but I can't help but think that she shouldn't have to spend the rest of her life in prison. Despite what some of you may think, ANY of us could be pushed over the edge into doing something we wouldn't normally do. I think she should be punished, but I think that she should get professional help rather than life imprisonment.
2007-03-08 01:39:23 · 8 answers · asked by tangerine 7 in News & Events ➔ Current Events
I think the attempted murder charge was going too far. It was thrown out.
She is in serious trouble - I mean, she had NINE HOURS during the drive to change her mind about what she intended - but I doubt she will see years of jail time, if any. Discharge from the military, discharge from NASA (already happened), divorce (coming soon), a courtcase and probation at the very least, psychological supervision, etc. are all consequences she must accept. As is the publicity.
I don't think she's a danger to others - I don't see this happening again - so I doubt there will be a heavy penalty. Others may feel differently, and I might too as I learn more about the case. We'll see.
The most irrational acts I have ever committed were when I was deeply in love. It's scary!
2007-03-08 02:30:48 · answer #1 · answered by American citizen and taxpayer 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People are in prison for less severe charges than this. You may be amazed on how they prefer to lock people up instead of help individuals. Many people are in prison due to non-violent crimes.
We need prisons and have to draw the line somewhere...but if you lack money to afford a good lawyer, sometimes you get a harsher punishment.
2007-03-08 04:50:47 · answer #2 · answered by Erica, AKA Stretch 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
She will get a few years, perhaps, but that is about it. The charges against her are simply not enough to warrant more than that.
I agree with you in that Nowak is obviously a very troubled woman, and is in serious need of help which I hope she is able to get.
2007-03-09 10:02:07 · answer #3 · answered by frenchy62 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a matter of trust, society locks people up not so much for punishment but to keep them from hurting someone another time. So if you are going to have to watch someone from now on it's just easier to put them in one place, however in doing so society is taking a life and putting it in a bottle against a possibility as society can not asses the probability
2007-03-08 01:55:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ibredd 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No one of any knowledge or intelligence has said that she
may spend the rest of her life in prison...
She would get a few years at WORST...
2007-03-08 01:47:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
May not in life in prison but she is need of some serious help.
How about a nice room with soft walls.
2007-03-08 02:02:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
not the rest of her life, but at least 5 years.
2007-03-08 13:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no I think she should get some prison time but not life in prison
2007-03-08 04:57:15 · answer #8 · answered by valgal115 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋