A crime is an action or omission which constitutes an offence and is punishable by law. No excuse for a crime, Every crime committed no matter the intent, is punishable. This brings us to a short story for today.
A man had an only child, unfortunately, the child became sick, he was diagnosed with kidney failure a kidney transplant should be done if not the child will not live. The man had no money for the surgery, he was just a cleaner in a bank, a widower and advanced in age. He tried everything he could to raise money, all to no avail, he opted for a loan in the bank he worked but he was denied the loan.
As time passed, the child was getting weaker and almost dead, the man had begged on the streets for some time, no one was willing to help him not even his relatives, he was devastated. He was determined to treat his son no matter what because he was his only child, a continuation to his lineage.
This great desire to save his son made him accept a deal from his friend, he was contracted to be a spy for robbery, he needed money which wasn't coming forth, so the deal was like a miracle to him.
The robbery was successful and his own share of the proceeds given to him, he took his son to the hospital, after the surgery it happened that the authorities had investigated the case and he was called as an accomplice, meanwhile the robbers had killed a police officer which made the case so serious. They were all arrested, both the man and sentenced to life imprisonment with hard labour.
In the court before the judgment day, the man pleaded not guilty, narrated his ordeal the judge congratulated him on his sons save surgery, but then asked him a simple questions. How many persons do you think are battling with health challenges in the world? Should they all resort to robbery? A crime is a wrong and no excuses for that.
Finally, he was charged with accomplice to murder and robbery then sentenced to life imprisonment. Good thing his son survived but he was left alone, as his father was jailed for life.
No excuses for a crime, if you are guilty you face the consequences of your actions. Never assume the law will understand or they will grant you pardon, it may never happen that way. The law is a respecter of no one. The rule of law States no one is above the law, the law is Supreme.
Before taking action make sure you are ready for the outcome because of no excuse for a crime. Being poor doesn't justify stealing or getting involved in illegal activities. Neither does old age guarantee freedom from the law.
Think before you act, how will my action affect my loved ones.
A woman sometimes ago was sentenced to death for killing her husband, the man cheated on her but then she shouldn't have taken law into her hands. Even though she had two little kids, one was still suckling the law didn't pity her or the kids, the kids were made orphans due to their mother's recklessness. Your loved ones should always be at the back of your mind before you act.
I've seen movies with stories like this, and it's just sad. Life is really unfair sometimes, no matter how you struggle to make it work still it's a NO, like on this story and like what happened to the father. Just unfortunate, but one thing for sure. The father is a hero to his child.