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Judges are fair AND merciful.
So OK, here’s one: I caught the neighborhood drug dealer. I “ruined his life”. Everyone in town either loved me or hated me. I had busted out of the “Just Say No” talk to my kids and made everything about the drugs “Not Cool” because, well, a Mommy ruined everyone’s fun times. I didn’t worry about my kid’s reputation, my reputation, the friends, the unwritten rules of our cul-de-sac.
So what happened was between the three felonies (possession, selling, and intent to harm a minor) the guy got two years of probation. Will it go on his “permanent record”? Maybe. I don’t know. But he wasn’t exactly fulfilling his potential with the drugs anyway, was he?
If anything, I saved him from that lifestyle and himself. What most of these people do is become (legit) businessmen or work for their family if they have a “background”.
In ten years contact him. I bet he will give YOU an apology and a THANK YOU for saving his life.
Believe It,
Inky
- This reply was modified 9 years, 11 months ago by Inky.