jimwilliam wrote:
Chaos333 wrote:
My grandfather was wounded and a POW. He was not a big fan of war, but he utterly despised the Japanese. Who could blame him?
I don't blame him, Chaos. That's not my point. My point is that he probably cheered when three very major atrocities were committed and yet we can find it in our hearts to both understand and forgive him for it. If we can forgive those actions, why can't we forgive Butt Naked's?
there is something surreal about this guy. i mean, there are unspeakable horrors that this bastard oversaw. i think part of what makes it difficult for me is that i can't fathom how anyone can get past that. does it SEEM like he did? yes. it does. do i KNOW that he has not got past it? NO, i don't.
i really struggle with this one, jim- and i am a super forgiving person.