Debts...

As talked about in class today.. a certain point drew my attention about the hierarchy of a debt or something owed to another. As Connor said debts are debts no matter what you make out of it however to the extent of the debt. I believe there should be consequences for not fulfilling your word, however taking a pound of flesh out of someone is a bit harsh. The bible states law and rules and when the consequence of not owning up to your date goes outside the normal relm and into insanity i believe it is violating God's rules. I think Portias statement made a lot of sense talking about how barbic Shylock is and how mercy is much stronger than power. The pure goodness of someone should never be lost but given to someone much less giving them another chance to make right of what they did not taking a part of them.