The judge actually said:
‘I am of the view that a non-custodial sentence would send a wrong message to the community,’’ Masipa said after summarizing parts of the case and explaining why she reached her decision. ‘‘On the other hand, a long sentence would not be appropriate either as it would lack the element of mercy.’’
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Where was Pistorius’ concern for mercy for Reeva? She was frightened by him and was probably going to leave him. Classic domestic violence scenario where the woman is in the most danger when attempting to leave an abusive relationship.
I see no concern for Reeva in this piece–no quote from her parents or family members…only ones sympathetic to Pistorius.
See, folks, if you’re white and famous, you can get away with murder. Hell, you don’t even have to be famous.
If Pistorius were black, ala the NFL players, he would not be getting the sympathy he is now.
I just can’t believe this. 5 freaking years for poor little Oscar.
Meanwhile, I pulled up Reeva’s bio on Wikipedia, and even then, they’re taking jabs at her. At the bottom, they have a blurb about another murder–a black woman–whom did not receive the same amount of press. So…we should ignore what happened to Reeva? Blame the press for the “white woman syndrome”, not Reeva. White women may get the press, but little is done to correct the culture that promotes violence against women.
Eagle 