GregSY:
Read and comprehend !! The harm inflicted on others IS the issue.
As in a suicide, the dead pay no further price on this earth. Those effected will never fully recover.
What is important is not a material possession. It is the bond of man to man, in allegiance with one another, and the expectation that, no matter what, one's back is covered.
When that bond is broken the perpetrator is not so important.
It seems to me that as human, we have the moral responsibility to stand by those that suffer.Not as a result of misdeeds but the loss of that bond of great friendship, respect or love.
If this scenario be true, Andy has not only failed himself and brought himself down, but has brought great harm to many.
All can recover.
With Andy, assuming he is guilty as charged by his fellows, by making restitution, penitence and apology.
Others by agreeing that all men can bend, so far, and break. Their losses and pain will one day be relegated to being stories (painful and sad ones) and a possible monetary loss. They will recover. Recover, yes, but will have a sour taste in their mouths. Not caused by the loss of a property but a diminishing of man's faith in other men.
I will hold my counsel until I see that this man is, indeed, guilty and then do my best to support those that he harmed. I will also support any effort he makes to be a man that stands and makes all good.
I would hope to expect no less from you for me.
Best,
John
