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LSFL

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1. Americans think that forgiveness means exoneration for the perpetrator.

Reply to canetoad (Original post)

Tue Dec 22, 2020, 04:35 AM

Dec 2020

For me, forgiveness is for myself. Letting go of anger and vengefulness so I can move on has made me a much stronger person. I am not at all religious, but I know what works for me. I no longer advocate for the death of anyone. Locked up forever keeps society safe. It is sufficient. If this life is all there is or if they face judgment after death, permanent confinement is sufficient.

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Are you a country devoid of mercy and forgiveness? [View all] canetoad Dec 2020 OP

Americans think that forgiveness means exoneration for the perpetrator. LSFL Dec 2020 #1

Locked up forever. canetoad Dec 2020 #2

I agree completely with you LSFL Dec 2020 #6

I think this sort of broad brush does nobody any good, My Pet Orangutan Dec 2020 #3

It's a product of a society consumed by making and spending money and... KY_EnviroGuy Dec 2020 #4

There's a lot of good/productive people in this country we call The U.S. of A. It's unfortunate abqtommy Dec 2020 #5

Forgiveness can only follow repentance. Chainfire Dec 2020 #7

As a cop abolitionist and prison abolitionist, I hear you. A better way is possible. WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2020 #8

So where do you live? Australia, I gather. Why group us all together like that? Towlie Dec 2020 #9