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In reply to the discussion: PARENTS are responsible for the safety of their children. [View all]Dorian Gray
(13,549 posts)Because the mother probably thought there was no chance in hell the child would be able to get to the gorillas. That's the freak accident. It's never happened before.
I'm done arguing about this. I've definitely gotten my point across, and the whole situation is tragic. A poor, innocent, majestic gorilla was put down because a child managed to get into the enclosure. There is no way this should have happened, and probably no way it will happen again. I don't blame the zoo. I don't blame the mom. I don't blame the kid. They all seemed to be doing the best they could. If it makes you feel better to assign blame because tragedy shouldn't happen without someone doing something wrong, then go for it.
In summation: I'm saddened the gorilla is dead. I'm happy the boy is alive, and I'm happy the mom did not lose her son. I don't think anybody needs to be punished for this, unless the police find gross gross gross negligence on the part of someone. I don't THINK that will happen. But, if it does, I will rethink my position.