now here’s a real man
A Victim Treats His Mugger Right : NPR
Article linked right there above, but I’ve got to tell you, this guy really impresses me. I’m not sure why, but it tugged at my emotions that someone would be this generous and understanding of someone who tried to rob them. Course, could’ve also been Edwin McCain’s “I’ll Be” playing in iTunes, but whatcha gonna do?
It makes me happy to see that there’s people this selfless still out there. I mean honestly, if someone mugs you and steals your wallet, your first reaction will be what? Fear? Of course. Then probably anger. But to take the kid out to dinner and give him some life lessons that, while they may not change his life, well could, is pretty amazing. Gives a new meaning to the idea of criminal corrections.
I’d like to shake his hand.