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would it change your opinion on the matter if he committed the same crime again?

edit for clarity: served his time, was released, and repeated his offense like the knife attack in israel

...are you saying hypothetical questions are not useful? how about a less personal, more general question: what about repeat offenders? do they get infinite forgiveness?

(for the record, i do not fully agree with his views, but i respect the determination it must take to maintain his philosophy, and agree that reactionary violence for some self-serving revenge is not the best course of action)

the ones foretold have wisdom to impart to you on this matter

thank you for your reply, and thank you for striving to make a positive change in the world as best you can