>We recorded songs when I was 21 (shit, when I was 16), but I
>wasn't dumb enough to record myself using a bunch of slurs, or
>making any hateful statements, etc. I also wasn't dumb enough
>to allow photos of myself while holding weed, liquor, drugs,
>guns, etc. I also avoided doing anything that would land me in
>jail or make the papers in a negative way because I knew that
>wouldn't help me in life, only hurt me.

You should be awfully proud. Most people make mistakes. Sounds like you never did. Your parents must be proud, champ.

Also, I note that you said you never RECORDED yourself using a bunch of slurs or making hateful statements ... which would lead me to believe that you used them, just not on record. Cool.


>The concept of a "reputation" and how one cultivates that has
>existed for thousands of years, but now folks want to act
>brand new on some "I was just a kid!"
>
>foh. If folks do dumb shit then they reap what they sow.
>
>Should we forgive the teen killers that prowl the city as
>"just kids" as well?

Uhm, well, yes we kinda do. The legal process for people under 18 is a LOT different than it is for people over 18. For a reason.