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To me the question of whether the friends should be responsible or not can only be answered by them. If they feel guilt over his death, then chances are they feel there is something they could have done to stop this tragedy. If in fact they believe they could have done something and didn't, then that lays a certain burden of guilt on the friends. Personally, I don't think fining them is going to punish them in any way. They'll carry this with them for the rest of their lives. Let that be enough.
I know I'd feel responsible if I were drinking with a friend who subsequently died from causes brought on by that drinking session. Wouldn't you?
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