opinions on whether to bail someone out of jail.

[Ross71]

Can you judge him on his past actions? (and who is giving the authority?)

Yes, of course past actions, but not past experience, upbringing etc. Yes, you can say"he had a bad start in life, poor role models, no father" as mitigating circumstances, but it is how the guy has dealt with life, allowing for such setbacks, that you have to make a judgement on.

Who gives the authority to judge- oneself. You have to make a judgement on things. I know it is an unfashionable word/concept, but if you are standing at the ringside, wanting to buy calves, do you not make a judgement on which ones to bid on? or do you just say "I'll bid up to £200 for each calf", regarless of age, weight, breed, health, lameness, horned, polled, steer, heiffer, bull.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

I totally agree you shouldn't bail the kid out.

If you ever did need to bail someone out, the concept of paying $250 non-refundable on $1500 bail seems a little crazy for someone who is not desperate. Why would you go to a bondsman for that small amount? Either put up the $1500 or get a less expensive loan.

 

[EE_Bota]

We have all heard "talk's cheap." As a twist, I like to say "talk's cheap, so we can afford to talk more."
What you know about "how to be" and "how to do" is the most valuable thing you can give a kid like that, so if you are willing to continue to tell him right things, I'd say you gave him your best.