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I absolutely agree that if Carter witnessed the accident and then apparently did nothing at all to help it looks terrible. There is no reasonable excuse for that. I can’t imagine seeing an accident and not at the very least calling 911 for even complete strangers, much less friends. Not saying it was that way, but if so then wow. I feel like it will likely come out one way or the other in time. If there was criminal wrongdoing, Athens will not look the other way. More likely an example will be made. Just my opinion, who knows?I'll forgive someone of stupid mistakes, because that's what I believe in. Your mileage may vary.
However, what I won't overlook and forgive is the callous and blatant disregard for others, particularly in this case where it seems Carter was (allegedly) there, (allegedly )saw the incident, and (allegedly) immediately went into self-preservation mode and did nothing to save the lives of his teammates and supposed friends. Couldn't be bothered to call 911 at the very least and certainly couldn't be bothered to stop and render aid. Speaks volumes for the lack of character and the overall decline of society, not just athletics.
He and the idiot from Bama should both in jail. But somehow, both will get rich and never have to experience a day in the life of those whose lives were lost due to their idiotic actions.
I absolutely agree that if Carter witnessed the accident and then apparently did nothing at all to help it looks terrible. There is no reasonable excuse for that. I can’t imagine seeing an accident and not at the very least calling 911 for even complete strangers, much less friends. Not saying it was that way, but if so then wow. I feel like it will likely come out one way or the other in time. If there was criminal wrongdoing, Athens will not look the other way. More likely an example will be made. Just my opinion, who knows?
I absolutely agree that if Carter witnessed the accident and then apparently did nothing at all to help it looks terrible. There is no reasonable excuse for that. I can’t imagine seeing an accident and not at the very least calling 911 for even complete strangers, much less friends. Not saying it was that way, but if so then wow. I feel like it will likely come out one way or the other in time. If there was criminal wrongdoing, Athens will not look the other way. More likely an example will be made. Just my opinion, who knows?
Yep, no matter what happened or didn’t happen, this is National news now. It’s grown well beyond the ability of an AD or any University official to keep it quiet and resolve it internally if that is indeed what UGA wanted to do. If Carter did nothing wrong then the university should absolutely stick behind him through this. If he was in the wrong in what ever manner, then UGA should still stick with him, with the advise of taking responsibility and whatever punishment comes with it. It’s altogether a terrible situation, but it could at the very least be a constructive or learning situation for Carter and many others if he indeed did make the wrong decision. Like I said before though, who knows? The truth will likely come out though, as it should.Honestly, I tend to agree. At *any* institution, and with the media (and social media) climate in this day and time, there's a point at which a situation grows beyond the power/management of the AD, its employees, and boosters.
I agree, I’m not ready to throw Carter under the bus. Heck, most of us made some terrible decisions at that age. But it certainly needs to be addressed. I didn’t always get punished for my terrible decisions when young, but when I did it certainly got my attention and I learned from it.It sounds like Carter made plenty of bad decisions that night, but I'm pretty sure I read there were other people on the scene right away, so it seems likely there were immediate calls to 911. But if Carter was street racing, possibly while intoxicated, it looks terrible anyway and leaving the scene before police arrived adds to that.
Street racing and extreme reckless driving is becoming way too common around the country the last few years and law enforcement doesn't seem to be having much success stopping it. It might be time to increase the penalties to something beyond a misdemeanor, like mandatory jail time and confiscation of vehicle to pay for your incarceration.
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I agree, I’m not ready to throw Carter under the bus. Heck, most of us made some terrible decisions at that age. But it certainly needs to be addressed. I didn’t always get punished for my terrible decisions when young, but when I did it certainly got my attention and I learned from it.
I agree completelyAgree no reason to throw anyone under the bus.
Yes we all made unwise decision when we were young and immature but none of those reasons means that he should not have to take legal responsibility for his immature actions even if that means jail time. He is actually getting off easy compared to those in the other vehicle that are 6 feet under.
Adding to the above, and as @DawgInterloper somewhat eluded to, street racing is a very dangerous crime as is reckless driving. If this is proven Carter should face as hard a penalty as allowed by law. Maybe it doesn’t seem fair as others might perhaps get off easier, but in this instance the high profile state of this would set an example that it will not be tolerated. Carter is a great player and can easily overcome this if he handles it properly and he will learn something from it.I agree completely
I agree. Actually I’m having this conversation every single day! In my career I saw the results of this behavior many many times. The most common statement over the years…”what could this dude possibly have been thinking?”If I'm heupel I'm calling a team meeting to discuss this very thing today. One stupid decision can ruin your life or even kill someone as we've seen in the last couple months.
There's no statute, AFAIK, that you have to call 911 if you see an accident. Morally? May God gave mercy on him, but I doubt He will.I absolutely agree that if Carter witnessed the accident and then apparently did nothing at all to help it looks terrible. There is no reasonable excuse for that. I can’t imagine seeing an accident and not at the very least calling 911 for even complete strangers, much less friends. Not saying it was that way, but if so then wow. I feel like it will likely come out one way or the other in time. If there was criminal wrongdoing, Athens will not look the other way. More likely an example will be made. Just my opinion, who knows?
Hopefully, he never makes it if this is true.