Baldwin didn't kill a cameraman either.  So 0-0?

This Ballwin thing has turned political because Alec Ballwin is such a d!ck. Many righties want to see him burn because he such an outspoken, mean spirited piece of garbage.

I don’t because I’m a warm, lovable adorable human being…..

I want to see him burn because some poor cop is in jail because she accidentally shot some piece of garbage thug when she grabbed her gun instead of her taser and it’s not fair….


But seriously, neither one should have to go through this. Would we put a pilot in jail if the fueler put the wrong fuel in a plane and it stalled in midair?
No.

"But seriously, neither one should have to go through this. Would we put a pilot in jail if the fueler put the wrong fuel in a plane and it stalled in midair?
No."

 If it were Alec Baldwin flying of course we would.

 I see your point but I think it's more reasonable to expect an actor to check a weapon than a commercial pilot to send fuel samples to a lab.  The charge against Baldwin is one that is specifically enacted for homicides that were unintentional.  So I think it is reasonable to seek that charge, however a maximum sentence may not be necessary.

 

Eegore wrote on 02/16/23 at 13:53:19:

I believe it is ESSENTIAL !

Eegore wrote on 02/16/23 at 16:38:13:

I don't remember where I read it earlier, it wasn't this one, but here's another.
I've also worked on several movies and the armourer is in charge  and watching every action until the weapons are returned.
Rust Actor Defends Alec Baldwin, Says Gun Safety Isn't Actor's Job

https://duckduckgo.com/?t=lm&q=Many+armourers+won%27t+allow+an+actor+to+open+...
In the aftermath, Baldwin's co-star Douglas Stewart is sharing his thoughts on the situation, which is tragic all around. The accident happened when Baldwin was holding a firearm declared by Halls as a "cold gun," meaning it was safe to use, though that was unfortunately not the case. Those who've argued for criminal charges against Baldwin have stated that the actor had a responsibility to personally check the rounds, regardless of what he'd been told by Halls. But for Stewart, he says that it's not the actor's job to check firearm safety, as he tells TMZ.

   "In all of those previous experiences, there were strict procedures followed where fi you're handling a gun, either the stage manager, or in the case of a film, an armorer, is in charge of handing the gun over to the actor. So, the actor, in all of my experiences has never checked the gun, double checked it. You're not allowed to open the chamber, check the barrel, anything."

Imagine a case where an actor has a grudge and replaces the bullets issued with live rounds and then claims he didn't know the gun was loaded... armourers won't allow that. They certify the gun is safe, they may demonstrate to the actor or not.. no one touches it after that.
Do you think other actors in the scene want an actor checking their weapon after the armourer has certified it safe?  Heck no... trust the expert.

Trivia
Worst gun handling ever... Mel Gibson in those ridiculous buddy cop movies... every time he pulls the trigger the gun pulls at least 20' right.
Best gun handling movie?... Burt Reynolds in Sharkey's Machine... love that film...

 I don't see the problem...