Originally Posted by
newyorkguy
Last summer Dr Anthony Fauci warned that if states didn't reduce the virus they faced disaster come Fall. In response, president trump called him an idiot and said a few embers might ignite in the Fall but we would take care of them quickly.
A lot of Americans listened to trump, apparently believed him. They chose not to wear face masks, social distance or curtail activities. Who was the idiot? In fact, I think you could make a strong case that what trump did was outright criminal.
I’m not a lawyer. I just poke around the internet.
The standard for gross negligence is having absolutely no concern at all for the victims. If a defendant can show there was at least a little concern, then it is not gross negligence.
I think President Chucklehead meets the standard. I don’t think he has ever cared about the people who, from Trump’s perspective, can be labeled the nameless unwashed masses.