What about Ted Williams' victims?

[Capt Steve]

Ted Williams is now the media darling of the week. The "Golden Voiced" homeless bum, alcoholic druggie and long time criminal has been discovered and the job offers and money are rolling in. Not once in all of the media frenzy have I seen any interviewer mention his criminal past which includes robbery, forgery and fraud which he claims were never violent crimes but were done just to support his habit. So how about it folks? What about his many victims? Has anyone heard him utter a word of remorse or speak of any plans to make restitution to the people he screwed? Somehow I doubt either will ever happen. )o;

 

[gregintenn]

It doesn't fit the template.

 

[oldman45]

Actually I did hear him say yesterday that he was sorry for the actions in his past and had a lot of making up to do, not only to his family but to himself.

 

[G-Mac]

Not once in all of the media frenzy have I seen any interviewer mention his criminal past which includes robbery, forgery and fraud which he claims were never violent crimes but were done just to support his habit.

I saw Meredith Viera of the Today Show mention it and ask him about it.

His reply was that his crimes were never violent and he said they were done to support his drug habit.

I pray for this man that he doesn't waste the opportunity that his higher power has seen fit to bestow upon him.

I don't know his heart, but from what I've seen of him, it wouldn't surprise me at all if he offered to make restitution if he is able to do so.

He seems to be pretty sincere and thankful for this second chance at life...unless he's a pretty good actor.

 

[jeepjeepwhat]

I'd never let the guy by my accountant or anything, but I do wish him the best.

 

[sigp220.45]

After his 15 minutes he'll be back on the street.

Aren't there any non-felons with nice voices who could use a job?

 

[oldman45]

I believe in giving anyone a second chance. There is a fine line between a misdemeanor and a felony. Granted, major crimes are felonies but I do not see the man committed any major felony. Shoplifting in some cases is a felony. Being in a fatal car crash can be a felony under some circumstances. Many people are felons but not judged harshly.

The man talks a good talk (with a good voice) but I will withhold judgement to see if he continues to walk the walk with time. I hope he can keep his life straight.

 

[Mike R]

Sure there is, but wheres the news in that!

 

[66TAS]

OK i have read a similar post as the OP's on several gun forums now, and seen, mostly, the same type snippy holier than thou replies that are in the majority in this thread. I will agree with Ladder and GMac on this and hope for the best on this. He has his chance to make amends for prior wrongs, I hope he does it and stays sober. The odds are against him. I'll leave judging him to HIS higher power, as being a flawed human myself, I dont feel qualified to condemn the man just yet.

 

[whitecoyote]

Williams seems to be truly sorry for his past behavior. He will soon be coming into a lot of money. If he is truly sorry for his past actions, he should seek out his victims, ask for forgiveness, and attempt to repay what he stole.
If not, I can see some victims coming forward, and sueing Williams. Just my opinion.

 

[G-Mac]

I believe in giving anyone a second chance.

I believe in giving most people a second chance...but not everybody.

There's certain crimes that I feel there is simply no redemption for or rehabilitation from.

For example, Michael Vick...to me...Ted Williams is a better person than Michael Vick...at least from the information that we know.

 

[66TAS]

I believe in giving most people a second chance...but not everybody.

There's certain crimes that I feel there is simply no redemption for or rehabilitation from.

For example, Michael Vick...to me...Ted Williams is a better person than Michael Vick...at least from the information that we know.

I agree with most of that...BUT...M Vick did do his time, is following his probation, and does SEEM to be sorry for his actions and SEEMS to be trying to change. Time will tell though. I'll allow him time to prove him self...one way or the other.But I do agree that his crimes anger me more.

 

[DeathGrip]

I believe in giving most people a second chance...but not everybody.

There's certain crimes that I feel there is simply no redemption for or rehabilitation from.

For example, Michael Vick...to me...Ted Williams is a better person than Michael Vick...at least from the information that we know.

Michael Vick is a jerk.All of the money in the world and he's still a jerk.Some things you can't change.
Hopefully this guy Ted Williams pays it back.
We'll see.

 

[old bear]

How many of us right here on this forum haven't been given or earned a second or even third chance? I hope the man can clean up his act, stay clean, do something with his life, and atone for his past wrongs.

 

[AKAOV1MAN]

OK, I sincerely hope this guy is rehabbed. HOWEVER, my very extensive experience tells me that he will revert to substance abuse, albeit now he will be able to pay for it with his own money-for a while. Then............although I hope not.

 

[oldman45]

I am certainly glad that we are not judged by our Creator the way some here are judging Mr WIlliams.

The man admits to falling off the right path several times. That happens all the time with people coming out of rehab. But all of us knows that the road to recovery is a daily chore and a good support is vital to success.

People talk about him paying back his victims. Who are his victims other than his family? His criminal charges as I read them pertain to shoplifting (the store gets the merchandise back), drug possession, public drunkeness, minor theft and other such offenses.

These are common charges for drug and alcohol dependent people to have faced. Many of us have relatives on drugs or alcohol that have stolen things from us. I know I had a relative that I finally would not allow to enter my home because they would take things they could sell for drug money. I gave them a second chance and they let me down.

This man may revert back to his old ways but I do not feel we should condemn him before he has a chance to prove himself. Many companies are willing to spend big money on his to allow him another chance in life. We should be praying he has changed and understands what a great chance he has been given in life.

 

[badguybuster]

Two things, irregardless of his past. 1-Only in America can such an amazing event occur, someone with no future finding a potentially bright one. 2-For all the evil the internet allows, here is a moment of good, totally brought on by our access to it.

 

[badam0112]

He can't change what he has already done. All he can do is make amends and try to do the right thing today. If he was punished for his previous crimes (Michael Vick served two years in Prison) then he has paid for those previous crimes. I will let god be the one to judge him not me.

 

[BE Mike]

Addicts are some of the best actors, liars and manipulators I've ever been associated with. That being said, I hope he is able to run the marathon of a decent drug-free life. Money and success don't seem to be able to provide the answers that most people are looking for. Unless he builds a strong support system, he will be doomed. I wish him well and will pray for him.

 

[jhs]

I'm growing tired of the dialog over Ted Williams. Big deal! He has a nice voice and he's a recovering addict and alcholic. So folks are falling over themselves to give this guy a job and a chance at a better life. Wouldn't it be nice if we put fourth the same efforts on behalf of our returning vets who can't find a job? Really, people.