A man (Shawn Woodward) was sentenced to six years in jail on Monday, November 8, 2010 for what has been described as, “an unprovoked attack, driven by virulent homophobia.” Woodward is said to have left 62 year old gay man Ritch Dowrey with severe brain injury by punching him in the face in the Fountain Head Pub, a gay bar. Just because you are homophobic doesn’t give you the right to punch someone in the face. Shawn Woodward being 37 should have the common knowledge to know what to expect when entering a gay bar, just because someone approaches you and requests to buy you a drink doesn’t give you the right to assault them. Sean Woodward seemed to show no signs of remorse for his actions and showed no reaction when sentenced. Woodward’s actions truly were unnecessary and punishment is definitely necessary as we cannot have such unnecessary acts in our society. Because of Woodward’s actions a 62 year old man who is described as being a super happy, fun-loving good guy has no recollection of today, yesterday, and years before. Shawn Woodward showing no signs of reaction on the sentence meant that he knew his actions were wrong and he would now accept the punishment he deserved or that in his mind he thought that his actions were right but knew there was nothing he could do. In conclusion I think Shawn Woodward deserved the six year jail sentence he obtained, his actions truly were uncalled for and left the victim Ritch Dowrey and his family to suffer with what may be permanent brain damage.
Story found on: http://www.vancouversun.com/
Author: Gerry Bellett
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