Louise Bremner <dame_zumari@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Eric Takabayashi <etakajp@yahoo.co.jp> wrote:

>> It certainly does get me that the best way such people can think of to
>> quiet a crying infant or toddler is to beat them, pound their head on
>> something, or to throw them.

> No thought involved at all.... Have you ever had to look after a small
> child who wouldn't stop crying, no matter what you do? There's that

Yep.

> instant where something snaps. Most people can catch themselves just
> before they lash out, most of the time.

And them as can't, should end up in jail for a period of time
commensurate  with the consequences of their lack of self control.

Mike