re: Old friends that went to jail/prison

I have a friend in Angola (I know i know. I am lying because I don't have friends).

Its a long story, but he really was/is a good dude. Got into a situation where he was getting attacked as retaliation to someone he is related to. After the 3rd or 4th time it happened, he went inside, got his gun and shot the one dude behind it. He was about to start his 2nd year in college, instead he got life with no parole.

I have moments where I want to go visit, but have not gone yet and the longer ive waited the worse I feel. As for as detractors who think its stupid frick those people. That's part of the reason its hard for people who get out of prison to adjust. People don't want to be seen or known as someone who is friends with someone who did time. But you are not a teenager or in your early 20s, its not like you will let someone influence you.

I bet the detractors are "good god fearing people". That's usually the ones who make a big deal out of it