Well said, indeed.
 
However, we, too, are allowed to learn from the miskates of others.
Whoever this person is may have served his legal punishment but
the deed was not foisted upon the legal system, it was done unto
shellers. And it is among shellers that this person, unknown to me,
wishes to 'practice' his 'trade' again. Until absolved by those
who have and might, (repeat, MIGHT) be victimized again, this
doer-of dastardly-deeds will, understandably, be eyed with
apprehension and suspicion.
 
Yes, we must strive to bring our humane nature to the fore but
we are not required to saps. It seems Sneidly Whiplash will have
to not simply turn over a new leaf, but grow a new one altogether.
 
So, yes!, let's be humane, but cautious, too.
 
Aloha,
 
Bob Dayle
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DanShell wrote:
>
> Dear Conch-lers,
>   Forgive my preaching, but that is what I do for a living. May I remind those
> who are quick to judge, that the sentence imposed has now been served. The
> time is now to let a person learn from their mistakes - and maybe become a
> wonderful, contributing part of malacology.
>    Yes, it true is more blessed to forgive. And we need not judge less we be
> judged by the same standards. Have each of us always been fair and honest in
> all our dealings. Any wrong is as guilty as what has transpired in the past,
> just many have not been caught or taken to task.
>    I say that we need to be cautious, but give a chance for a person to be
> rehabilitated and show his/her true worth. Let's be positive and not negative
> in our remarks to one another. Good shelling to all of you, and hope to see
> you at the COA in Orlando. DanShell