Nothing in my reply (please re-read) condoned his choices or lifestyle. My son had a similiar background. He now holds a Masters in Accountancy, and holds a “high-up position” {he’s a big dog :)}in a national company. I just simply filled in a little background of Renfro’s.
I did not mean to imply anything about what you said. Merely, that this dipstick had his chance and blew it.