sherm03;714598 wrote:I think this is where the thinking that Kelly is responsible and needs to be fired is a little off. The direct cause of Declan Sullivan's death was high winds that knocked over the scissor lift. Now you can argue that Kelly was the INDIRECT cause of his death because he decided to have practice outside that day. But the only way that Brian Kelly could be the direct cause of the death would be if he was standing at the bottom of the lift and shaking it until it fell over.
I think there are a lot of people that can be blamed for the INDIRECT causing of a person's death. Should all of those people be forced to resign or get the ax? As Tobias said, if Declan's family said that would help them bring closure, then I might reconsider my stance. But based on what I've read, I feel that there is not one specific person responsible for Declan's death, and therefore...I don't think anyone should be fired or step down.
OSHA ruled that Notre Dame not telling him to get down was directly responsible for his death. You can THINK whatever you want, but a regulatory authority has ruled otherwise.
And the kid's boss is the one who is responsible. Why is that so hard to understand?
