My friend believe that, & so do I.
2006-08-21 13:21:57 · 61 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
To err is human, as they say. That is how we grow and learn in life. If we could get it right the first time, we would be GOD.
2006-08-21 13:27:01 · answer #1 · answered by evonne i 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would really depend on what type of mistake they made...People always make mistakes in judgement because they thought at the time that was the correct way of doing something. If they then realize they did make an honest mistake, sure, give them another chance. But if it were a mistake in harming someone or breaking the law, that's a whole different ball game. It really depends on what type of mistake they made before any real answer can be given to this.
2006-08-21 13:49:17 · answer #2 · answered by 2179 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really does depend on the mistake. If the mistake was considered minor and the person really is sorry for it (and learns from it), then they would deserve a 2nd chance. Sometimes a 2nd chance only allows a person to continue hurting others. A very thoughtful question!
2006-08-21 13:29:27 · answer #3 · answered by back_in_nd_ok 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends upon the mistake, and if it was an honest mistake. By that I mean not just an excuse to do what the person really wanted, even if they knew it was wrong. But many of us learn by mistakes as we are not perfect; so yes, in general I would say they deserve another chance. If it is a blatant wrong, as some previous posters have illustrated (such as crimes against children), the person is better left with learning his lesson through the legal system.
2006-08-21 13:46:37 · answer #4 · answered by hopflower 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Under most circumstances yes. That question is a little vague. If your asking can you kill someone and expect people to say oh she messed up give her a second chance, than no. If you are talking about maybe sleeping with your friend's boyfriend than the second chance would depend on the strength of the friendship and the seriousness of the relationship with the boyfriend. If you mean you were walking around the store and didn't grab a cart cause you were only getting a couple things and to make more room in your hands you stuck an item in your pocket and frogot about it and later returned the itme with an apology than yes you get a second chance. there are too many scenarios you could come up with by asking such a vague question, it requires more details in order for you to get a reasonable reponse from people.
2006-08-21 13:33:20 · answer #5 · answered by Wilkow Conservative 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Generally, yes. However, it depends on the nature of the "mistake." Or more precisely, certain crimes do not deserve to be called "mistakes." And some people do not repent their misdeeds. I do not think a person deserves a second chance until they sincerely regret their misdeeds and understand why it was wrong.
For example, there are plenty of people out there who commit crimes against children on the excuse that "they need discipline," or "they have to learn about the grown-up world sometime," and do not understand just how much harm they have done. Or plain don't care. Such people deserve no consideration whatsoever.
2006-08-21 13:31:41 · answer #6 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on who you are and what the mistake was. If you are an immature teenager then of course you deserve a 2nd chance, but if the mistake was super major you may suffer extensive consequences... but you will get your 2nd chance. If you are an adult and broke the law, then you should have known better and perhaps will not get a second chance.
2006-08-21 13:30:00 · answer #7 · answered by Debbk 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sure if the mistake is minor. But there must be punishment along with the second chance so that others will learn not to make the same mistake and so that the person will think twice before making another mistake.
2006-08-21 13:29:25 · answer #8 · answered by Newt 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes there is no such thing as a second chance - for example, someone I loved very deeply cheated on me with a person who presented herself as my friend. While I forgave them both after the hurt subsided, my trust was absolutely destroyed and I no longer wanted to be in the relationship. I think that was what was the best choice for me and for my partner since every time she walked out of the door I would've wondered if she was really going where she said she was going. That is no way to be in a relationship.
Certainly she deserved a second chance at happiness in a relationship - just not with me.
2006-08-21 13:30:11 · answer #9 · answered by nquizzitiv 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, usually! Everyone makes mistakes, think of how we feel when we KNOW we make a mistake. We want another chance to make it up to this person, so we should allow others the same oppurtunity. Chances are if they want a second chance, they've learned at least a little bit.
2006-08-21 13:30:10 · answer #10 · answered by runyan345 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most mistakes deserve second chances but it really depends on the magnitude of the mistake
2006-08-21 13:28:41 · answer #11 · answered by Todd Maz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋