Why is it wrong to forgive?

Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it

Recidivism is a big problem

Morally no.

Legally you now have a record.

It's not wrong nor should it be always held over there head I think only if they apply for certain jobs their criminal record should be revealed. Would you trust child molester teaching your daughter even though it's been a long time ago and they paid the price? You also do not want to give them the temptation to commit another crime. However, if they are applying for a factory job it should not appear. You have to give them a reasonable option to persevere and overcome. Unfortunately, our justice system is geared more towards punishment not correcting the patterns of behavior that got them imprisoned in the first place.

Forgive his time served for 1st crime!

Then, a felony?

I don't think so!

for good