So the man showed up in court. What happened in court? The only thing the reporter really said that we didn't know is that he showed up in civilian clothes. Well, if he wasn't arrested then what else would he show up in? Who was the Judge? What did he order?

Hope Bridger gets well enough to live a good life.

Prayers for him would help I believe.

Some accidents are hard to understand.
This one was a result of foolish thinking
and behavior. It is sad.

God Bless all those involved.

An improvised explosive device that sends out schrapnel is not fireworks. It is a bomb.

Everyone involved in the incident wants the charges reduced, but the prosecutor, with an eye on a future judgeship, needs to prove he can get a conviction on the harshest charge possible. To quote the Wall Street Journal's Daniel Henninger, "American justice today has come to look more like mortal combat, the videogame. Notions of proportionality have eroded. Crimes that are minor crimes...must be elevated to a capital offense..."

I'm happy that the mother bears no ill will, but the truth is that an example does need to be set so that no one else's child gets injured by such carelessness. The debt may have been forgiven by Bridger's family, but this person owes a debt to society.

I hope we can all be as forgiving as Bridger's Mom. What a great example of pure Love. I wish Bridger and all involved the best of luck.

I am amazed and inspired by how Bridger's mom is responding to this tragedy. I'm so impressed that she was able to embrace the man who hurt her little boy and show compassion to him. He's not a bad man, he did something stupid, and the courts will take care of that. But, as far as Mindy, Bridger and their family, they are true examples of the power of forgiveness. They are able to free themselves from anger and bitterness and turn it into positive energy towards getting Bridger better! Thank you for your shining example, it truly touches my heart. My prayers continue to be with you and Bridger's recovery.

I hope the courts mandate that he is held responsible financially by garnishing his wages or liening his bank account. That way when the going gets tough, he still has to follow through on what he claims he plans to do.

What's the child abuse charge for? Maybe I missed the reason when the charges were announced.

Till something goes wrong in the families that all wnat to codem so we can all pounce on you.

What comes around goes around.

When the guilty party is an illegal alien, will you be so forgiving?

When the guilty party doesn't belong to your church, will you be so forgiving?

When the guilty party has a different skin color, will you be so forgiving?

I think not, not, not. And you know it.

great comment. Right on the mark.

Find something better to do than complain about your plight in Utah.

Question: When the guilty party is an illegal alien, will you be so forgiving?

Answer: Absolutely, if they show some remorse like this guy has.

Question: When the guilty party doesn't belong to your church, will you be so forgiving?

Answer: What does this have to do with anything?

Question: When the guilty party has a different skin color, will you be so forgiving?

Answer: Just because you may be racist doesn't mean the rest of us are.

God bless this family for their forgivness and charity, they are doing exactly the right thing. Acknowledge the hand of the Lord in all things, and may God continue to bless Bridger, that he heals quickly and completely, without complications. God bless the man who caused the accident, that he will be comforted in his anguish.

who cares is she doesn't want him 'made and example'? That's why we have laws. I hope his punishment for his dangerous decision to explode a homemade bomb/firework will be a deterrent to anyone lacking common sense who might be considering doing the same. I do not want my kid to be the next victim. I'm glad she can forgive him, but her forgiveness does not absolve him from being held accountable for his actions.

was he lit the dumb thing with his own kids next to him. In all seriousness, if this man were unwilling to help pay for Bridger's medical care (since the family doesn't have insurance) would she still want him out of jail? Clearly he can earn more money out of jail than he can while incarcerated.

You know...God is the example. He is perfectly JUST as well as perfectly MERCIFUL. Bridger's family is to be commended for the extremely wonderful way they are taking the high road. No chip on their shoulders will transfer to Bridger as he learns to cope with his injuries. But- let the court decide what is the best punishment to hand to the man with the explosives. Considering all- including intent. The rest of us need to be compassionate of both families. Both will never be the same again. It's not OUR place to judge or ridicule...only to be supportive and helpful where we can. God bless Bridger. May he continue to be a worthy recipient of so many faithful prayers and kindnesses. And may he heal quickly. :)

What exactly is your point? This article has nothing to do with race, religion, or nationality.

What a great example Bridger's mother is. I wish everyone can be like that, it sure would make this world a better place to live in. Keep on progressing Bridger our prayers are with you!

"Apologists'" point is not to comment on the article but to make an incindiary "blog firework" of his own.

It's that exact attitude he exhibits in his questions that would put him on the blunt end of the mother's stick (had he been the accused) instead of on the receiving end of mercy, like Miller was.

What irony!

The mother has a right to forgive or not to forgive (and I don't think she should be judged better or worse for forgiving or not forgiving) but she should not be the one to decide whether or not this person should be prosecuted. This person committed a irresponsible and illegal act and if he is truly remorseful then he should be willing to face the consequences of his actions.