I read the report. It was unreal. If even half of what is in it is true, the park was in the wrong!
The kid was younger than the recommended age for the ride, but the park had covered the sign with the recommended age with a sign stating a younger age, so how were the parents to know?
I dont think the penalties are harsh because the dad was a state senator. They are harsh because the ride was designed by someone who had no business designing a ride. It wasnt tested or maintained properly. Injuries happened on the ride regularly, and were covered up!
Maybe all the $57.98 tickets per head will pay the damages.