Blog 3: Family vs. Law

David's father shares his insight on page 156: "...I believe that in this world people must pay for their crimes. It doesn't matter who you are or who your relations are; if you do wrong, you pay. I believe that. I have to."

What do you think about these convictions? What other story does Wes share with David about himself? How does this story complicate his belief system? [5-6 sentences minimum, posted by 10.16.09, 4 POINTS]

These convictions seem to be a resolution to one of the reoccurring themes throughout the book; what comes first family or the law? It seems that Wes has finally answered his question. The story Wes shared was the time he found golf balls with Cordell at the golf course. It complicates things because he never got in trouble because Frank saved him. The complicated part is, does Frank have to return the favor?