Because it is more of a misdemeanor than the lesser. Is it not the same as punching someone, cutting their lip - and punching someone causing brain damage? You'd be very unlikely to go to jail for cutting a lip, but.... Mr. HandyAndy - Really
Good point. And that has happened - people get punched to the ground every weekend, with no other consequences. An unlucky few will hit their heads badly on the way down and - like you say - could suffer brain damage. Can you explain to me why - ethically - those who punched the 'unlucky' ones should receive a harsher penalty? The 'intention' was exactly the same - to thump someone. The actual 'act' was exactly the same - a punch thrown at the face. Only the result is different. And was unintended in each case. So, why?