Truth and Reconciliation
One of the wonderful actions I admired in post-apartheid South Africa was the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.
Context creates bad behaviour. People do terrible things under the influence of culture, alcohol, or tribal/goup consensus.
I believe in second chances.
My friend Jerome had three simple rules when he employed young kids off the streets of Chicago.
- I want you to make mistakes, as mistakes indicate creativity. If you make a mistake, we will discuss it and learn from it in a non-judgmental way.
- If you make the same mistake twice, you will get my wrath.
- If you make the same mistake three times, we are complete, and your time working with me is over.
These are the types of rules that are hard to misunderstand. They create a boundary for young people to learn discipline and responsibility.
When considering alcohol-induced bad behaviour, especially sex, where the lines of permission are deeply blurred, and the ability to determine a crime is a case of who to believe, we might consider another way.
Some form of Truth and Reconciliation Commission might be better. A place where both parties are invited to recognise their level of responsibility. This can occur out of the eyes of the public, yet in a place where consequences, choices, and accountability are recorded by both parties.
Our culture insists that blame be given to only one person. We want the crime to be simple. Yet in these cases, it rarely is.
Of course, if either party finds themselves back in the same situation, then the wrath of the law should apply.
If we want to change the culture towards one where permission is clear, no matter the amount of alcohol, we must find a better way.
Photo Taken June 4th 2023
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