Originally Posted by
AnvilheadII 
as he has been IN prison for 8.5 years and not eligible for parole until 10 years, aren't you maybe getting just a smidge ahead of things here???? he's had plenty of time to ponder his own life and any choices he makes upon release are HIS to make.
You're right. But, as a very close friend (like a brother, really), it just scares me. It is so painful to know that he is in there and is not a threat to society. It pains me to think that he could go there again. I suppose I need to have more faith in him and not be so worried and controlling. Preaching will not get me anywhere. I get that.