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No, I don't think I could forgive him. It was a foolish stunt at best, or a vicious attack on an innocent person - depending on how you look it. I don't think the little sentence get got through a plea bargain will give him enough time to reflect on his actions and the consequences of them. He was 18 at the time, so basically he has had 18 years to learn to be a productive, contributing member of society. If he hasn't gotten that down in 18 years, he surely isn't gonna learn to be a good boy again in a mere few months in lockup. Another factor to consider is the effects hsi actions have had, and will continue to have on his victim. Shes had numerous surgeries, career and life basically put on hold because of that 18 year old kid did to her. And, she has years of physical thereapy ahead of her, with no guarantee she will ever be back to "normal" again....
He needs to set in prison and reflect for a few years minimum. I feel better about the local crack and meth dealer than I do this kid. A lot of the convicts I deal with are there for trying to provide for their family by selling drugs, and then getting caught.
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