Pay attention to your surroundings

Tony Farmer recently was released from jail after serving a little over 2 years and his recent comments concerned me.  Somehow I don't think he gets it:

(source)

"Honestly it's pretty simple," Farmer told the Democrat when asked what he hoped his talk would accomplish. "Before any action, just really sit down and think – think before you act. Anything can happen. You have to be on your toes and pay attention to your surroundings all the time. Really, learn from my mistake and (from) everyone else who have made a big, crucial mistake in their life."

Hmm.  "be on your toes and pay attention to your surroundings"?  Is he referring to make sure you look around to see if there are cameras recording what you are doing?  Somehow that doesn't sound like someone who understands the gravity of why he was wrong.

But who am I to judge, the kid is only is only 20 and he has many years to continue growing..  I hope he is rehabilitated, learned his lesson, honestly say he is a changed man.  No longer a danger to society.  On a serious note, I really do wish him the best.  Everyone loves a good redemption story and I hope he succeeds in his comeback and uses his platform to bring awareness to why violence against women is wrong.

Best of luck Mr. Farmer.