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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby
I don't think anyone is entitled to a second a chance. In many ways I think second changes are a result of restorative action/restorative justice by the perpetuator to make amends. And even if the perpetuator does this, they're still not entitled to forgiveness for those they victimized.
just my thoughts.
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I don't think that anyone is entitled to forgiveness. Nor have I gotten that impression from other posters defending a second chance. I have repeatedly argued that if Miller is repentant and is trying to make amends for his past transgressions then I support that and don't think he should be perpetually punished. I would support the same of my own worst enemy. However, if he is not repentant, then he has a difficult path ahead. To forgive is a moral virtue , as are justice and patience. I am willing to be patient. It is disappointing if this young man hasn't learned anything in the past two years, but that does not mean he will never learn.