Comments on: The Informant: Subject Of Matt Damon Movie Speaks

By: David Huie Green

David Huie Green — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 10:41:02 +0000

REGARDING:
“I can’t help but notice when someone is being broadcasted to the world for their mistakes people chime in with their judgmental views.”

Most people forgive mistakes. DECISIONS to prey on others deserve at least some condemnation as a reminder to others they are unacceptable. If you think about it, that is what this man was doing when he told a bunch of inmates how they could avoid future run-ins with the law.

(“The first is taking personal responsibility and not blaming others for being in prison.”) In other words, don’t call your decisions to commit crimes “mistakes”.

(“The second step is surrounding yourself with positive influences.) Or, don’t hang with criminals and expect to be crime-free.

And the third regards helping others. Look at others as people deserving help, not prey to victimize. Isn’t that similar to what most of the comments say?

Doing good things is interesting but SHOULD be expected of people, not a surprise. Advice from people who haven’t had problems with the law should be nearly as good as that from one who has.

David for good advice

By: thank you

thank you — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 01:48:17 +0000

Thanks for such an inspiring article. This reminds me of an individual I heard speak at a rotary meeting. He told his testimony about being involved in the Healthsouth scandal in Alabama. He was making over a million a year by cooking the books. Once out of prison he could’t even get a job at Taco Bell, so he started his own lawn care business because he had a felony and nobody would give him a chance. I will say I’m not surprised at the low response to this article. I can’t help but notice when someone is being broadcasted to the world for their mistakes people chime in with their judgmental views. Week after week we have article after article of people being arrested for drugs, stealing, etc. and comment after comment is people bashing the individual like they’re an animal. It must be nice to be those individuals who have such a perfect, mistake free life. I always pray for the ones being attacked and the ones throwing the stones, praying that they’ll never have to make those mistakes or a family member make those mistakes. To be honest I’m actually surprised that some of the comments ever get posted. Thank you for such an uplifting article. I just wish those that were always so quick to throw stones at people and they’re mistakes would man up and post a comment about someone changing they’re life and helping make a difference in others.

By: Molino resident

Molino resident — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:18:04 +0000

I agree with you Bob. “Show me your friends and I will show you your future” glared at me too. So much truth in that one statement.

By: Bob

Bob — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 13:35:13 +0000

The one statement that glares at me from this article” Show me your friends and I will show you your future” It just might be that we can apply this to our life in a regular every day manner. What a compelling article.

By: Vicki Baggett

Vicki Baggett — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 10:46:42 +0000

What an inspiring story! Thank you to Ms. Whitarce for doing what she knew to be right, and thank you, Mr. Whitarce for learning from your mistakes, taking the high road throughout, and sharing your experiences. Being responsible for our own actions can only lead to a greater fulfillment in life!