I take no pleasure in it, and I have absolutely no knowledge of the upbringing of this young man, but yes, I'm making a connection between his temporary foolishness and his ability to discern consequences. Read the story about a young polo player and his part in the Vancouver riots, and what it has cost him:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/more-sports/polo-player-photographed-participating-in-vancouver-riot-gets-two-year-ban/article2181732/
I feel bad for the kid. Trouble is, he's not a kid anymore, and these are the adult consequences of his actions. We've all been there...well, maybe not THERE, but the young men in our midst can relate, and yes, there are gender differences. We have all done something terribly stupid and maybe even risked all that we and our parents have worked for. Some of us get caught. The vigilante judgement has been swift and terrible. Read this story from the Vancouver Sun that printed immediately after the riot:
http://www.vancouversun.com/technology/Rioting+teen+Nathan+Kotylak+family+face+backlash+forced+leave+home/4972283/story.html
I pray for his ability to rise above this, get past it, and I pray for the community's ability to forgive and move on. He's paid the price. God bless him, he stood up and took it like a man, so you know his parents have done something right.
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