On the contrary, I was much offended! And if you don’t repay a financial debt, it is most certainly a crime.
If not - can I borrow $10,000 from you...
You wrote:
“On the contrary, I was much offended! And if you don’t repay a financial debt, it is most certainly a crime.”
The original debt wasn’t to you. You choose to pay the debt. If you’re offended, then you can forgive him. Making him pay the debt does not mean that you have not forgiven him for offending you.
“If not - can I borrow $10,000 from you...”
No, your family track record on debt isn’t so hot and I’m not so “forgiving”. :)