That would be the case if the nation were finally impelledto do the one practical, near-term and affordable thing that would, over time, dramatically reduce our dependence on oil: Wean the U.S. automotive fleet from its current, almost complete reliance on petroleum-derived gasoline.
The jury will be asked to consider if the wife's will had been so overpowered that she had been impelledto commit the offence because she had truly believed she had had no real choice in the matter.
If we were watching a Hollywood comedy, this would be a cue for careful bonding, with the kid gradually drawn out of himself and the feckless adult impelledto take responsibility.