How Russell Packer turned from inmate to university graduate

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Not one mention or concern for the bloke he stomped out, all about the effects on him. Total scum.

Stryker, alcohol is a plague on society. Him being exposed to it at 12 years old is child abuse. From that point on the development of his character and decision making was highly likely to be impaired.

Yes what he did is wrong.

People like you love to dish out the word scum. It makes you feel good. You see the vision of his savage and horrible attack and subconsciously you reason "I would never do that, I am much better than that"

You then judge him and determine that the line between good and bad people is drawn right down the middle of you and Russell.

A friend of mine, Michael teaches primary school kids. One lesson Michael asked the kids to make a list of good and bad actions. They made a list of lying, stealing, fighting with brother or sister, caring for others, charity work, listening to parents, hugging someone who is sad, Murder etc

Michael then asked them to put the list in order from most good the worst bad. The children arranged the list across the classroom floor debating as they went.

Michael then instructed them to go and stand on the list on the point where they would call someone 'good'. The kids ran to their spot, arranged roughly along the line favouring the middle section.

The last instruction was for each kid to now move to where they measure themselves.

No-one moved.

Michael explained to me that he has done the exercise dozens of times. Each child defines societies divide between good and bad people by the spot on the line where they are considered good.

Stryker you may not stomp on someone's head but I guarantee you love eating out dispite knowing you could save a starving Sirian refuge with the money. If you stood in a room with the mother of that Sirian child I guarantee she would look at you as far more evil than a reformed Packer.

Packer has faced his own evil. He has taken responsibility for his choice and committed to being a better version of himself.

I friend of mine met him this year. One who now barely writes on here because of all the negativity. He said, "you could barely imagine a nicer bloke". Packer gave him loads of time, took an interest in him and represented himself very well.

I am glad he is now a Tiger. Welcome to the Tiges Russell. I respect what you have done with your life since recovering.

Love the distinctions in your results.

Cute anecdotes. Packer is scum.
Btw, Ive been to Syria, Ive worked there….have you? Spare me the introductory level psychology.

Packer has made an attempt to turn his life around, if that is the case; he will be a better human
A cynical response is both shallow and imature
If you keep throwing a blanket over people with your declarations of what they are, you might find your self also under that blanket
Try and show some humanity
 
As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.
 
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Not one mention or concern for the bloke he stomped out, all about the effects on him. Total scum.

Stryker, alcohol is a plague on society. Him being exposed to it at 12 years old is child abuse. From that point on the development of his character and decision making was highly likely to be impaired.

Yes what he did is wrong.

People like you love to dish out the word scum. It makes you feel good. You see the vision of his savage and horrible attack and subconsciously you reason "I would never do that, I am much better than that"

You then judge him and determine that the line between good and bad people is drawn right down the middle of you and Russell.

A friend of mine, Michael teaches primary school kids. One lesson Michael asked the kids to make a list of good and bad actions. They made a list of lying, stealing, fighting with brother or sister, caring for others, charity work, listening to parents, hugging someone who is sad, Murder etc

Michael then asked them to put the list in order from most good the worst bad. The children arranged the list across the classroom floor debating as they went.

Michael then instructed them to go and stand on the list on the point where they would call someone 'good'. The kids ran to their spot, arranged roughly along the line favouring the middle section.

The last instruction was for each kid to now move to where they measure themselves.

No-one moved.

Michael explained to me that he has done the exercise dozens of times. Each child defines societies divide between good and bad people by the spot on the line where they are considered good.

Stryker you may not stomp on someone's head but I guarantee you love eating out dispite knowing you could save a starving Sirian refuge with the money. If you stood in a room with the mother of that Sirian child I guarantee she would look at you as far more evil than a reformed Packer.

Packer has faced his own evil. He has taken responsibility for his choice and committed to being a better version of himself.

I friend of mine met him this year. One who now barely writes on here because of all the negativity. He said, "you could barely imagine a nicer bloke". Packer gave him loads of time, took an interest in him and represented himself very well.

I am glad he is now a Tiger. Welcome to the Tiges Russell. I respect what you have done with your life since recovering.

Love the distinctions in your results.

Brilliant. Please contribute more often.

Tigers17, thanks for the compliment.
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

Ok, here's a question. What would you do with someone like Russell Packer? Death penalty? Life in jail? Exile to Van Diemen's Land? Please: don't go for a cliche or a "whatabout" - tell me what you think we should do with people like Russell Packer.
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

Ok, here's a question. What would you do with someone like Russell Packer? Death penalty? Life in jail? Exile to Van Diemen's Land? Please: don't go for a cliche or a "whatabout" - tell me what you think we should do with people like Russell Packer.

Sign them up to play for the mighty Wests Tigers! :mrgreen:
 
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Not one mention or concern for the bloke he stomped out, all about the effects on him. Total scum.

Stryker, alcohol is a plague on society. Him being exposed to it at 12 years old is child abuse. From that point on the development of his character and decision making was highly likely to be impaired.

Yes what he did is wrong.

People like you love to dish out the word scum. It makes you feel good. You see the vision of his savage and horrible attack and subconsciously you reason "I would never do that, I am much better than that"

You then judge him and determine that the line between good and bad people is drawn right down the middle of you and Russell.

A friend of mine, Michael teaches primary school kids. One lesson Michael asked the kids to make a list of good and bad actions. They made a list of lying, stealing, fighting with brother or sister, caring for others, charity work, listening to parents, hugging someone who is sad, Murder etc

Michael then asked them to put the list in order from most good the worst bad. The children arranged the list across the classroom floor debating as they went.

Michael then instructed them to go and stand on the list on the point where they would call someone 'good'. The kids ran to their spot, arranged roughly along the line favouring the middle section.

The last instruction was for each kid to now move to where they measure themselves.

No-one moved.

Michael explained to me that he has done the exercise dozens of times. Each child defines societies divide between good and bad people by the spot on the line where they are considered good.

Stryker you may not stomp on someone's head but I guarantee you love eating out dispite knowing you could save a starving Sirian refuge with the money. If you stood in a room with the mother of that Sirian child I guarantee she would look at you as far more evil than a reformed Packer.

Packer has faced his own evil. He has taken responsibility for his choice and committed to being a better version of himself.

I friend of mine met him this year. One who now barely writes on here because of all the negativity. He said, "you could barely imagine a nicer bloke". Packer gave him loads of time, took an interest in him and represented himself very well.

I am glad he is now a Tiger. Welcome to the Tiges Russell. I respect what you have done with your life since recovering.

Love the distinctions in your results.

Cute anecdotes. Packer is scum.
Btw, Ive been to Syria, Ive worked there….have you? Spare me the introductory level psychology.

Packer has made an attempt to turn his life around, if that is the case; he will be a better human
A cynical response is both shallow and imature
If you keep throwing a blanket over people with your declarations of what they are, you might find your self also under that blanket
Try and show some humanity

He's already under that blanket, trust me :laughing:
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

You are obviously a extremely opinionsted person who only sees things as black or white, good luck with that
 
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Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around…good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

Stryker you sound so painfully self righteous and wise. How did you become so wise?

Do you wash your clothes twice a day? Surely by mid day they are too dirty for your pure righteous soul.
 
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Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around…good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

Stryker you sound so painfully self righteous and wise. How did you become so wise?

Do you wash your clothes twice a day? Surely by mid day they are too dirty for your pure righteous soul.

Lol dont get all snippy it goes against the persona you tried to create with your original post.
BTW i knew that was fake as well :sunglasses:
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

You are obviously a extremely opinionsted person who only sees things as black or white, good luck with that

Yes i am opinionsted <–-- Can you check that word for me please? It doesnt look right.
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

Ok, here's a question. What would you do with someone like Russell Packer? Death penalty? Life in jail? Exile to Van Diemen's Land? Please: don't go for a cliche or a "whatabout" - tell me what you think we should do with people like Russell Packer.

He copped prison time, so what i think should have been done was.
 
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I'm still unsold on him. I hate what he did, and I don't think he should be playing NRL, but he's genuinely turned his life around for the better and taken his second chance. But if he didn't have the Dragons paying his legal bills he would have been deported. I mean if he wasn't a footballer and just another average guy we wouldn't be saying the same things about him.

I really hope he can show me I'm wrong though

Yeah I'm in your camp macca on packer, I never liked the signing from the start. However I'm sure he is turning his life around and hope he continues on the right path. If he gets on the bus and performs I'll be happy.
 
Packer has taken the opportunity to be a better person,he has and still is REHABILITATING thats what gaol and councelling is for…if he was like some others he would have came out and re-offended...he still may,however he appears to be doing the right thing for his future,his family and himself...well done Packer...as far as showing remorse to the victim,I have no idea if he has tried to contact the victim or the family,so I cant judge wether he has faced the demons of his past and apoligised to them,thats up to him..BUT at least he himself knows that his actions were pretty low and now wants to be a better human being..
I have made mistakes the same as Packer has and have "copped my punishment"and I didn't blame anyone else or the piss at the time...I had to man up so to speak and maybe Russel has,who knows...

Heres a quote for our mate Stryker who apparently if free of mistakes and is clean living,he maybe the exception....

LET HE WHO HAS NOT SINNED,CAST THE FIRST STONE...... 😛ray:
 
Under the influence of grog I saw an excellent guy turn into a murderer - purely the grog but his mates would take him out drinking. After getting off the charge he was again an excellent guy - justice??? Blame our grog-filled societies.
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

Ok, here's a question. What would you do with someone like Russell Packer? Death penalty? Life in jail? Exile to Van Diemen's Land? Please: don't go for a cliche or a "whatabout" - tell me what you think we should do with people like Russell Packer.

He copped prison time, so what i think should have been done was.

So we agree. He's paid his debt to society or however you want to put it, and after that presumably we're both happy for him to earn a living. If he can also be a better person shouldn't we at least be happy for him (and, presumably, for the people who will remain un-assaulted now he's out of that game)? Seems sort of like the best-case outcome from a bad situation to me.
 
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As i said, he showed no contrition in that interview other than what his actions did to him and his family, then the author chastises his own audience as you are now.

Blame grog, blame upbringing, blame society….a person has to have the evil in them to do what he did. Obviously not everyone can see it. I certainly can. He is turning his life around...good on him. Still a scumbag though and he knows it.

You are obviously a extremely opinionsted person who only sees things as black or white, good luck with that

Yes i am opinionsted <–-- Can you check that word for me please? It doesnt look right.

Sorry, my mistake; opinionated was the word I was after. Belligerent is also another word one could use
 
Please this guy is no role model and should not be celebrated at all. I came from a pretty crappy environment, exposed to all sorts of things but I chose not to go down that path. I didn't commit despicable acts on others and I never expect others to help me just because I'm good at one thing.

Oh to have had 'rugby league' skills and being afforded a free education. To have been given the structure that this guy has, a manager, welfare officers, the salary, clubs that bend over backwards and provide free meals, cars, everything is taken care of and they still find ways & other things to blame.

Packer is a P.O.S of the highest order, I don't care what he has done since, the fact is he has shown what he is already capable of and the media trying to make this out as some sort of redemption story and not concentrate on others who don't disgrace the game, their family and other innocents, is pathetic journalism. This guy has been very lucky to get a 2nd/3rd/4th chance.

I cannot throw away my love of the club as it is something that I grew up with but the officials that led to this signing have a lot to be desired.
 
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Please this guy is no role model and should not be celebrated at all. I came from a pretty crappy environment, exposed to all sorts of things but I chose not to go down that path. I didn't commit despicable acts on others and I never expect others to help me just because I'm good at one thing.

Oh to have had 'rugby league' skills and being afforded a free education. To have been given the structure that this guy has, a manager, welfare officers, the salary, clubs that bend over backwards and provide free meals, cars, everything is taken care of and they still find ways & other things to blame.

Packer is a P.O.S of the highest order, I don't care what he has done since, the fact is he has shown what he is already capable of and the media trying to make this out as some sort of redemption story and not concentrate on others who don't disgrace the game, their family and other innocents, is pathetic journalism. This guy has been very lucky to get a 2nd/3rd/4th chance.

I cannot throw away my love of the club as it is something that I grew up with but the officials that led to this signing have a lot to be desired.

In other words, no one has a right to redemption?
 

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