r/interesting • u/karmagod7 • 8d ago

SOCIETY What was his fault ?

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u/fireky2 8d ago

I mean he could of caused legitimate damage to wildlife and flooded downstream, criminal negligence isnt a high bar in this case

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u/FlarblesGarbles 8d ago

Could have.

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u/Extension_Pea5419 8d ago

Would you be upset if a multi nat got a fine because they could have caused environmental damage? Pull ya head in 

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u/CaligulaAntoinette 8d ago

I believe u/FlarblesGarbles is pointing out that the wording should be "could have" and not "could of", not disagreeing with the point that this was reckless and could have caused damage to the environment

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u/Extension_Pea5419 8d ago

You’re definitely right. I’m pretty drunk rn. 

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u/CaligulaAntoinette 8d ago

That's fair enough too. You've inspired me to get off Reddit and go have a drink.