I mean people who don't heed those warnings and then put people at risk as a result of not heeding those warnings [...] There may be a need to look at tougher penalties on those who decide to ride it out and understand that there are consequences to not leaving.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Santorum suggests increasing penalties for those who ignore safety warnings and put others at risk.
- In plain terms
- People who ignore safety warnings and risk others should face harsher punishment.
- What can you take from it?
- Stricter penalties are needed for those who ignore safety warnings.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Should ignorance of warnings be punished harshly?
- How do you balance personal choice and public safety?
Another view
The comment lacks context about what specific warnings or risks are being discussed.
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