Shows that good people make momentary BAD decisions that can come back to haunt them for the rest of their lives. Tell the truth from the start, be honest in EVERY thing you do and you don’t have to remember the “story” to keep it straight or make up fantasies to explain your actions. (Hmmmm, gotta remember that next time …)
Mike learned one lesson already. Now, he’s about to learn another lesson, which is that reversing a wrong also has consequences. Like trying to un-tell a lie, or erase the effect of gossipping.
Good for you Michael. I hope it turns out well for you.Lawrence- learn something here. “Getting away” with something doesn’t make it okay. It’s still wrong.
@exturk:Nowadays with the terrorist doing stuff by mail you need the return address or else it goes into the dead letter area. You still have to take it to the post office to get it weighed.
TURTLE about 13 years ago
Conscience is a great teacher.
hsawlrae about 13 years ago
BRILLIANT.
kees-c-bakker about 13 years ago
Why don’t give it to Lawrence? He seems to like it..
barbhinkins about 13 years ago
YAY!
sharklungs about 13 years ago
I knew a kid who kept what he took and he grew up to bean insurance salesman.
celeconecca about 13 years ago
yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But then, I knew he would.
celeconecca about 13 years ago
it’s still fun reliving these moments!
nancyroy2 about 13 years ago
well now Michael’s just asking for trouble!
LiviaBay about 13 years ago
Good for you Mike, stealing is wrong.
MrsETPerry about 13 years ago
He can go to the security Gaurd and tell him he is just returning it. that he mistakenly taken it and only realized when he got home.
lightenup Premium Member about 13 years ago
You tell him, Michael. Stand up for the right thing, and it’s never too late to do it.I agree, gmartin… that’s the tricky part.
tuslog64 about 13 years ago
Mail it back, (with no return address)
rugratz2222 about 13 years ago
Shows that good people make momentary BAD decisions that can come back to haunt them for the rest of their lives. Tell the truth from the start, be honest in EVERY thing you do and you don’t have to remember the “story” to keep it straight or make up fantasies to explain your actions. (Hmmmm, gotta remember that next time …)
Charles Weir about 13 years ago
A friend of mine said that she wasn’t charged $16.95 for one item. She went back and paid. She said there are no levels of honesty, just honesty.
dsom8 about 13 years ago
Mike learned one lesson already. Now, he’s about to learn another lesson, which is that reversing a wrong also has consequences. Like trying to un-tell a lie, or erase the effect of gossipping.
psychlady about 13 years ago
Great, Michael, you’re getting it.
caseva77 about 13 years ago
Take it back, fess up and take the consequences. It’s cowardly to do anything less.
georgelcsmith about 13 years ago
He can be happy he was not in Walmart, or he would have been in jail awaiting trial.
iced tea about 13 years ago
God gave us all a conscience. Michael is learning from it. Without a conscience, we’d be sociopaths.
Shikamoo Premium Member about 13 years ago
Good for you Michael. I hope it turns out well for you.Lawrence- learn something here. “Getting away” with something doesn’t make it okay. It’s still wrong.
dsom8 about 13 years ago
cynic :-)
NEMO1967 about 13 years ago
maybe his parent not see him, what next..o-O..
Gretchen's Mom about 13 years ago
Good for you, Michael. I just knew you’d do the right thing. I’m so proud of you!!!!!
;-)
Tinyman about 13 years ago
@exturk:Nowadays with the terrorist doing stuff by mail you need the return address or else it goes into the dead letter area. You still have to take it to the post office to get it weighed.