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edit: imagine citing the suffering of fatherless children as a reason not to criticize people who lied about how their father died.

"There's so much suffering in the world today; how will putting me in jail help?"

Tragedy often makes "sensational" news, I think that's all GP was trying to say. I'd be very impressed if you've never read a sensational headline that involves a tragedy and been amazed at how the unfolding story defied your expectations and kept you on the edge of your seat.

This is Musk's baseline. Nothing special about this case in that regard.