[Vision2020] Give 'em enough rope...

[Fiat Lux]

Greetings All,
Mr. Nelson hits it on the head, "Indeed, if we change
the law to indulge criminals, then we will embolden
them to commit more crimes."   It has similarly been
phrased, "Give 'em an inch and they'll take a mile".  

I know from personal experience with a particular
criminal that bringing the hammer down hard is the
only way to make the "No, that's unacceptable" message
clear.   Incarceration is the ultimate denial of
"benefits".  Hitting a scofflaw in the pocketbook is
another effective deterrent.  It is important to
remember though, there are no guarantees against
repeat offense.  Sometimes a little comeuppance just
sets them to plotting their revenge.    

If Doug Wilson or his organization has violated laws
currently on the books, certainly they should be held
to account, just like any other business owner would
be.  If there is a diplomatic solution to the problem,
I'm glad I don't have to be involved in reaching it.  
Will public outcry or the letter of the law reign
supreme?   There may be people who think Doug Wilson
has imperialistic notions.  I don't know, don't really
care, and I sure don't belong to his church.  I have
no personal grievance with him.  If he is a "bad guy"
I trust he will get his, but in God's time.   This is
where "Give 'em enough rope..." comes into play.   The
waiting can be the hardest part.    

Mr. Nelson's comments seem notably, quite tame
compared with the usual "let's get him" crew.   As a
newcomer to this list serve, I find the malevolent
attacks against Doug Wilson unbecoming.   When
outright hatred for him shows through, it matters not
what your criticism is, because it all just sounds
like sour grapes.  The entire spectacle reminds me of
that childish game, king of the hill.    

Regards,
Fiat Lux

P.S. The Golden Rule is still a good one, no matter
what Mother Kirk says.



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