I agree. I stated on the other thread that there will be a knee-jerk reaction to anything containing the word "python" as a result of this incident, whatever the cause. Reptile keeping in general has often suffered image problems from the actions of a few ignorant and irresponsible people, and it probably always will. Too bad the general public is so uninformed and ignorant about reptile keeping, and too bad an irresponsible keeper affects all of us by their actions, (or inaction). Whatever the cause it's a sad tragedy for the family.
S