I would cast the net a little wider on this issue, as well.
Where were the fire inspectors? When was the last time the place had a proper inspection? This could have easily been an electrical fire, IMHO, and not having sprinklers, flammable wall coverings, poorly designed exits... there is a long list here.
I have to echo the other posters when I say that the owner is ultimately responsible here. The bouncers let too many people in. Why? More people = more liquor sales = more profit.
There are many, many lessons to be learned here, and it is up to the public to demand better. If the public demanded sprinklers in nightclubs, then laws would be passed. If the public demanded fire retardent everything, then laws would be passed. What is important is to ensure that this lesson is sent home into the future.
Giving this guy 4 years is a crime. Negligence? Yes. Ignorance? Yes. Justice served? No. I would rather his bunk be given to the molestor who is getting parole due to "System Pressures".
Where are the lawmakers? What are they doing to ensure that this does not happen again? Where are the changes? Where are the lessons?
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