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>From: boltmom2000@aol.com  (Boltmom2000)

>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?
>
>
>

<B>  I agree - but I'm going to add a step.  I think the missing step is the
reason most people won't admit their mistakes.

admit if, FACE THE CONSEQUENCES OF YOUR ACTIONS, then move on.