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their very humanity. Nelson Mandela
"We as a society must leave room for people, particularly juveniles, to change for the better. Whereas I once viewed people who break the law as worthy of nothing but condemnation and punishment, my outlook has changed, and I now see them as not too different from me. And because were I in their shoes, I would want to be given a second chance, I must therefore support California extending to juveniles that opportunity. California has made a step to acknowledge that new life is possible. My hope is that other states will follow and build upon this example."
(click here to read entire article). Preston Shipp Disciplinary counsel, The Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of Tennessee We all hope that our character and the way those we interact with do not define us by our mistakes but by our contributions. We hope that we are able to overcome those mistakes, no matter how damaging or drastic and continue to move forward and grow in our lives. it is the same with someone who has committed a crime. This is a powerful article written by someone who argued AGAINST compassion for criminals. His human interaction with those society has condemned has caused a change of heart.
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