[GSWarrior]

Regardless of the "hows and whys" that contributed to his depraved soul, as you succinctly put it, I am skeptical that he is a changed man. I hope I am wrong.

He can see bad decisions, he can see the results of bad decisions, but is incapable of learning from bad decisions.

That is the definition of an addict.

[Hodar]

Hadn’t considered that. You are correct, I’d agree. Addicts can see their mistakes, they are just unwilling - or lack the self-discipline to make the necessary corrections.

But, are you saying that torturing animals is an addiction?

I would classify this as a sign of a mentally defficient degenerate, a pervert, a sadist - not someone with a weak will.