By: asg2v_mtsu_s10 on 3/5/10
This story is a great example of mercy. Butler, a man who lost his son in a car accident involving drugs and alcohol, would most likely be expected to handle this in a very frustrating manner and take it out on the young boy. But Butler believes in second chances. Not only was Butler’s son killed in a terrible way, but the young boy had illegal substances in his system which makes it that much more easy for Butler to be in a life-punishing mindset. He realizes that what's done is done, that people make mistakes and that you must learn from your mistakes. Obviously, he is a man of faith and wants the young boy to take a lesson from this huge mistake. He wants the lesson to be life changing and certainly, it should be. Mercy includes compassion and that is what Butler is giving this boy. He explained to the Judge that he wants him to learn a lesson. This is a great example of something bad turning into something good. While Butler should be grieving, he is making a lesson for this young man. Butler should be commended for his loving and compassionate heart in such a difficult situation. This is truly a man of character.

By: Boo on 3/5/10
Absolutely true! I hope this young man will get his life back on track. He will not find many friends like Mr. Butler.