However, even with forgiveness, there come consequences. God doesn't make the consequences of our bad decisions/sins go away - just ask Sampson.
The Arkansas voters should make sure that Mr. Pryor faces the consequences of his vote(s).
Even with forgiveness, there are 'temporal consequences due to sin'.
Which is why (if I'm lucky) I'll be spending some time in Purgatory.
And also why Pryor needs to spend some time in the wilderness. :-D