If Lehrer gets a second act, he will earn it by convincing people that he is worth giving one. That's something each person will have to decide individually, an

If Lehrer gets a second act, he will earn it by convincing people that he is worth giving one. That's something each person will have to decide individually, and some will be convinced more easily than others. Perhaps he will succeed, after some soul-searching and change. This article represents a step in the right direction: some people seem to already be on the cusp of forgiveness, while others would like (as is their right) some more assurance. Or maybe he'll fail in this: his sins may be too great, or he may prove to be incorrigible. Either way will be telling. And this is as it should be. Forgiveness is earned, one way or another, and should be.