"We have laws for a reason and we can't choose to enforce or ignore them at our own discretion." Yes we can; yes, we should. That's why we have juries, and that's why there is Jury Nullification. No law can render justice. A law can only be the signpost that points the way to justice; it's up to the people to get there.

People want to go easy on this guy and most folks agree... but the DA is right. It's not the call of the people. The man broke laws and should be prosecuted. I hope its something fair, community service or a small fine or fire safety classes, but he has to face what he did irregardless of what the public thinks. NO it is not ok to dispose of ashes properly. Accident or not, there is a set of laws that we must abide by. Despite the feelings of the victims or the public, a law was broken... millions in property damage was caused... a person died and he hasn't gotten one of our community service. Yes the DA should prosecute a small case against him. To do otherwise would be too lenient. We have laws for a reason and we can't choose to enforce or ignore them at our own discretion.