Roknrol wrote:Just a side-note here, and I believe this describes the exception, not the rule. I have a close friend (also in Washington State, actually) who was released from prison a few years ago after being convicted for child molestation. He admits that there are no excuses for his behavior and has absolutely no desire to repeat his prior actions. He has since become a hard-working, drug free (including alcohol) individual.
I'll be honest, I was his friend before I found out his past - I likely would not have embraced a friendship with him had I known about his past at the time. I think he has repented and moved on - he has put that chapter of his life behind him and has made numerous efforts to stay in line. Not everyone that messes up is unfixable...
...however, I will say that (IMO) he is in the minority...