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Angel1:
I suppose police should be charged with manslaughter if they don't catch a serial killer quickly enough because failling to catch the killer just wasn't an option. I suppose Coast Gaurd rescuers should be sent to jail for failing to rescue fishermen caught in storms because failure just isn't an option.
Please, let's get some common sens into this. Scientists discover what they can, not necessarily what would be beneficial in six months.
They worked for the National Commission for the Forecast and Prevention of Major Risks, I'm pretty sure that those commissions have strict procedure in case of risk of any danger, such as organize evacuations in case of the possibility of earthquake of great magnitude. So, yes, they ignored the existent risks and as a result, 309 people died. That's negligence in my book.
And yes, I'm pretty sure that in many countries if someone dies because of the negligence of the police/medics, those policemen or doctors will end up in jail, charged with manslaughter by negligence.