Originally posted by UK:C-130:
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But I'll leave the rest of you guys standing there with your stones in your hand to judge him, since you guys obviously never messed up in life and therefore are qualified to sit in the judgement seat.
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Just curious, but if you are truly a "saint" then how can you justify a person that has continually broken the law? You do realize that repentance is turning away from the bad things you did. By continually breaking the law, he is sitting his own butt on the pine. Why call us judgemental when he is the one breaking the law? Aren't we allowed to voice our opinion about him representing our school?
This post was edited on 5/8 2:24 PM by UK:C-130
So he can't change now? He's reached his limit? If he has sincerely turned his life around starting today is it too late? How many times does he deserve forgiveness? Christ told Peter to forgive his brothers seventy times seven times.
Also, I said if he is convicted, then he should pay for his crimes, but if he is cleared, then we should embrace him and support him instead of being negative. He might turn out to be the next Carruth or the next Cousins. Lets let Cal decide.
I'm not justifying any of his actions, but I am not condemning him for them either. Its not my place to condemn.
I apologize if I myself sounded self-righteous and judgemental. I am far from it. I am a guy who has screwed up so many times I do not deserve a second chance. I have repented and turned away and I hope White does the same thing. If he hasn't, its between him and God, not him and me. All I can do is love my fellow man and try to help them the best I can.
You can voice your opinion if you will, but I can also voice mine. Can I not give this young man the benefit of a doubt? Can Cal give him another chance?
Once again, if he did the crimes and is convicted, forget it. If he has been cleared, then you can't hold it against him, IMHO. If he is eligible, and Cal wants him to be a Cat, then I support the decision until he messes up again. If he does and Cal removes him from the team, then I support that as well.
And if Cal doesn't want him, I wish him the best and hope he gets a second chance somewhere else. This is not just about bball, its about a human being.
I understand your concern as a fan, I have them too, but I think we should let the staff make this decision. They know the details much better than we do. We should just support the staff in their decision and support the kids that wear the uniform we love so much.
Once again, I apologize for coming off judgemental myself. I respect everyone's opinion and their right to state it. I just grow tired of the negative comments by people who label these kids as "bad." I am a teacher and I have kids that drive me crazy in my class, but I love them just the same. None of them are beyond redemption. I don't think White is either.