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A week ago a young woman (age 19) was struck by a car while bicycling.  Even
though she wore a helmet, she suffered injuries so severe that she died a few
days later.  The man who ran her down is a church pastor.  There was a big
story on the news about how he is a victim.  Ok, I can buy that.  Yes he is a
victim of his own actions.  I do feel sorry for him as I know he will never
forget what he has done, but I do wonder why so many people are excusing his
careless behavior as if he made no mistake at all.  If he were a more unsavory
type would they still be on the news offering HIM prayers during this time of
suffering for him?  Oh sure at the end of the story they say "Oh and we are
praying for the young woman's family too" as if it were some sort of
afterthought, but it still feels as if the community out-pouring is for the man
who ran down a young woman just staring her life and not for the woman's
family.  It's a horribly sad and depressing situation no matter which side you
are on.  I do feel badly for this man because I know he did not intend to end
this girl's life, but I feel worse for her loved ones.  I guess I was just
wondering when we became a society that has an excuse for everything..a
justification for all actions...no matter how bad.

Murderers claim it was mommy's fault, rapists claim it was daddy's fault, child
abusers blame everyone but themselves, drug abusers claim it was the drug's
fault, alcoholics have an excuse, pregnant teens claim ignorance, bad drivers
blame everything from the sun (wasn't a factor in this case) to other drivers
for their own mistakes.  Sometimes, we just make mistakes.  It's better to
admit it and move on than make an excuse for it.....right?