Question

Can forgiveness Play a Role in criminal justice? (Discussion questions) 1. ) In the text, the Grosmaires say that they have forgiven Conor for killing their daughter. How are the Grosmaires and Conor affected by the reconciliation between them? Do you think you could forgive someone for such a crime? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Although forgiving someone can be the right thing to do, like when it comes to small things that don’t impact someone’s life. In this case two people were affected and their lives changed forever there still has to be a punishment as there is still rules and laws that must be upheld; like the famous quote goes “punishment fits the crime”.