Argumentative Essay: Carmela Buhbut Murder Case

On September 12th, Carmela Buhbut, a battered wife who shot her husband to death 31 times from a close range, was sentenced to seven years imprisonment. She then appealed to the Supreme Court against the severity of the sentence. No less than three different justices held the complicated appeal- Bach, Kedmi and Dorner. All three of them, agreed that there is no doubt, that taking a person’s life is a crime which Buhbut should be punished for. However, only of them, justice Kedmi, thought the appeal should be dismiss in limine.
Undoubtedly, Carmela Buhbut faced a continuous (24 years!), unbearable situation. Her Husband struck her, injured her with a knife, chased her with blows, broke furniture, and threatened to bring home the woman with

whom he was suspected of adultery, saying "and you can serve her too!". One time she was even hospitalized following her husband assault with a wooden sandal.
All of the above probably where the reason, or at least part of it, for Buhbuts mental situation. She claimed and proofed at court that she was and still suffering from a depression and other mental issues. This was had probably had a major impact on the justices decisions.
Regard to the specific situation itself, Justice Dorner conveyed a very important point. She claimed that silence of the public, starting with those who knew of her suffering and did nothing, and ending with authorities' failure to intervene effectively, was a glaring example of indifference among society.
Eventually, by majority decision, Buhbut’s appeal was allowed, and the sentence reduced to three years imprisonment. The biggest lesson though, is to the public- we could and must be aware to our society calamity and surroundings distresses and do something about it! Silence makes us part of the social crime!