Second Chances

Is it right for people to get a second chance at being a proper person? I believe it is. A third? Most likely, no. At least, not until some dues are paid. My friend was recently violently attacked by her boyfriend. He was previously accused of hitting a former girlfriend but had the conviction overturned. He had gotten off because an assault conviction would have potentially damaged his career. He was young and had a bright future ahead of him. Why this was reason to let him off the hook, I will never know. Plenty of people possessing these same characteristics and the same story could never have used such an argument because they are not in the entertainment industry. The 'victim' of his assault was also young with a bright future ahead of her. This did not appear to be as important. Somehow, even after the assault was made public, his career seemed to grow. It is sickening to think that the public attention he received after attacking a woman could have somehow made him more successful. However, perhaps he did deserve a second chance, perhaps he was truly sorry, so people, including me, gave him the benefit of the doubt. Now, a couple of years later, he has assaulted another beautiful girl. Again, this woman is being strong and public about the incident, but hopefully this time he won't get off so easily.