Re: The cynic in me says it's academic ...
Everyone makes a mistake at work. Be grateful some people are prepared to take the risk of a ruined life in order that you can sleep safe in your bed.
And what about when the ruined life is a young member of your family who has had his life wrecked by some worthless fucking pig on a personal vendetta? Would you feel so wonderful about these disgusting fucking monsters being "prepared to take the risk of a ruined life"?
Would that make you happy?