[Derek]

Originally Posted by Gary L

But you'd agree that he's a criminal?
Drink drivers deserve all they get in court, but if they didn't intentionally intend to kill the person, then should we be leniant and hope they don't lose their job and everything?

He has been convicted in a court of law so yes he is a criminal. Whether I think he should of been convicted is another matter.

There is also a big difference between negligence and intentional acts.

Originally Posted by Gary L

I was talking about the drunk drivers pension.
and as I said, I think there's a chance he can forfeit the pension.

Here's an example.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/4896564.stm

Are you comparing someone who repeatedly sexually assaulted women, when on duty and in uniform, to someone who accidentally killed someone?

I'd much rather have John Dougal patrolling the streets than Dean Stewart.

Some of the 'highlights' of his case

Originally Posted by BBC

Dean Stewart, from Paisley, had faced charges of raping three women and indecently assaulting another six.
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"It is difficult to believe that a serving police officer could behave in such a way, particularly when he was in uniform and in the course of his duties.
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He added: "His police uniform, his car, his power and authority, gave him the perfect cover to carry out a series of sexual assaults."