Originally posted by babolaypo65
If she were hearing, and profoundly mentally retarded what would your reaction be?
My reaction would be the same no matter her mental condition. I believe that murder is murder. Attempted murder is attempted murder. Period. Jail time whether you are mentally disabled, mentally disturbed or insane. Jail time.

I do understand that she was deprived of something necessary normal development, but many people are deprived of love, attention, nutrition, and communication, but that doesn't give anyone the right to kill or try to kill.

Her parents most likely didn't have ANY resources available to offer her. They probably didn't even know there was a sign language or that she could even learn. Mexico is a beautiful country on the surface and VERY ugly underneath. I never understood how far behind us they truly are until I worked with Mexican people every day. The stories they tell are disgusting about what life is like there. There is no way to better oneself in Mexico, except to get out. I hope that had her parents known that she could be taught and live a normal life, they would have done anything they could've for her.

I'm really not arguing with you and I see your point totally, but it's still an attempt to kill. And it's still scary, sick and against the law.